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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157, 216.60 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157, 216.60 and 98.76 is: 136.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157 : 216.60 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157/216.60 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157x = 216.60 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157x = 21,391.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,391.42/157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.25

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