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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.67, 235.14 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.67, 235.14 and 88.26 is: 132.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.67 : 235.14 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.67/235.14 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.67x = 235.14 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.67x = 20,753.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,753.46/156.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.47

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