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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.29, 217.11 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.29, 217.11 and 98.28 is: 135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.29 : 217.11 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.29/217.11 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.29x = 217.11 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.29x = 21,337.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,337.57/157.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.66

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