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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.56, 217.46 and 98.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.56, 217.46 and 98.57 is: 136.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.56 : 217.46 = 98.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.56/217.46 = 98.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.56x = 217.46 × 98.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.56x = 21,434.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,434.27/157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.04

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