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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.55, 234.68 and 88.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.55, 234.68 and 88.01 is: 131.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.55 : 234.68 = 88.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.55/234.68 = 88.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.55x = 234.68 × 88.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.55x = 20,654.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,654.19/156.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.93

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