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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.10, 216.81 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.10, 216.81 and 98.10 is: 135.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.10 : 216.81 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.10/216.81 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.10x = 216.81 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.10x = 21,269.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,269.06/157.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.39

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