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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.98, 216.65 and 91.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.98, 216.65 and 91.49 is: 126.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.98 : 216.65 = 91.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.98/216.65 = 91.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.98x = 216.65 × 91.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.98x = 19,820.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,820.45/156.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.26

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