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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.77, 216.38 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.77, 216.38 and 98.45 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.77 : 216.38 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.77/216.38 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.77x = 216.38 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.77x = 21,302.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,302.61/156.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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