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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.13, 216.86 and 98.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.13, 216.86 and 98.90 is: 136.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.13 : 216.86 = 98.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.13/216.86 = 98.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.13x = 216.86 × 98.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.13x = 21,445.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,445.88/157.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.49

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