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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.85, 216.36 and 98.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.85, 216.36 and 98.53 is: 135.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.85 : 216.36 = 98.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.85/216.36 = 98.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.85x = 216.36 × 98.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.85x = 21,317.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,317.95/156.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.91

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