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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.34, 217.09 and 98.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.34, 217.09 and 98.35 is: 135.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.34 : 217.09 = 98.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.34/217.09 = 98.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.34x = 217.09 × 98.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.34x = 21,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,350.80/157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.70

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