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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.94, 217.88 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.94, 217.88 and 98.88 is: 136.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.94 : 217.88 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.94/217.88 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.94x = 217.88 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.94x = 21,543.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,543.97/157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.41

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