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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.25, 217.14 and 98.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.25, 217.14 and 98.93 is: 136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.25 : 217.14 = 98.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.25/217.14 = 98.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.25x = 217.14 × 98.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.25x = 21,481.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,481.66/157.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.61

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