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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.94, 234.83 and 98.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.94, 234.83 and 98.19 is: 146.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.94 : 234.83 = 98.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.94/234.83 = 98.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.94x = 234.83 × 98.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.94x = 23,058.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,058.20/156.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.93

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