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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.56, 234.36 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.56, 234.36 and 98.58 is: 147.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.56 : 234.36 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.56/234.36 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.56x = 234.36 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.56x = 23,102.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,102.62/156.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.56

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