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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.26, 216.98 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.26, 216.98 and 98.15 is: 135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.26 : 216.98 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.26/216.98 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.26x = 216.98 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.26x = 21,296.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,296.64/157.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.42

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