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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.69, 234.45 and 98.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.69, 234.45 and 98.91 is: 148.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.69 : 234.45 = 98.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.69/234.45 = 98.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.69x = 234.45 × 98.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.69x = 23,189.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,189.45/156.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.00

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