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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.64, 217.57 and 98.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.64, 217.57 and 98.69 is: 136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.64 : 217.57 = 98.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.64/217.57 = 98.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.64x = 217.57 × 98.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.64x = 21,470.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,470.40/157.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.20

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