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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.62, 234.99 and 98.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.62, 234.99 and 98.82 is: 148.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.62 : 234.99 = 98.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.62/234.99 = 98.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.62x = 234.99 × 98.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.62x = 23,221.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,221.71/156.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.27

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