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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.56, 234.85 and 88.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.56, 234.85 and 88.04 is: 132.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.56 : 234.85 = 88.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.56/234.85 = 88.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.56x = 234.85 × 88.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.56x = 20,676.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,676.19/156.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.07

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