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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.98, 216.66 and 98.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.98, 216.66 and 98.78 is: 136.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.98 : 216.66 = 98.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.98/216.66 = 98.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.98x = 216.66 × 98.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.98x = 21,401.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,401.67/156.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.33

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