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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.59, 234.98 and 88.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.59, 234.98 and 88.15 is: 132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.59 : 234.98 = 88.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.59/234.98 = 88.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.59x = 234.98 × 88.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.59x = 20,713.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,713.49/156.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.28

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