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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.87, 216.29 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.87, 216.29 and 98.55 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.87 : 216.29 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.87/216.29 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.87x = 216.29 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.87x = 21,314.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,314.89/156.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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