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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.20, 157.94 and 88.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.20, 157.94 and 88.19 is: 132.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.20 : 157.94 = 88.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.20/157.94 = 88.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.20x = 157.94 × 88.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.20x = 13,927.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,927.94/105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.40

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