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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.52, 217.26 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.52, 217.26 and 98.45 is: 135.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.52 : 217.26 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.52/217.26 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.52x = 217.26 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.52x = 21,389.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,389.25/157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.79

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