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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.05, 216.81 and 98.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.05, 216.81 and 98.91 is: 136.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.05 : 216.81 = 98.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.05/216.81 = 98.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.05x = 216.81 × 98.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.05x = 21,444.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,444.68/157.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.55

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