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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.06, 216.72 and 98.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.06, 216.72 and 98.13 is: 135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.06 : 216.72 = 98.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.06/216.72 = 98.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.06x = 216.72 × 98.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.06x = 21,267.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,267.10/157.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.41

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