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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.71, 234.76 and 88.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.71, 234.76 and 88.02 is: 131.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.71 : 234.76 = 88.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.71/234.76 = 88.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.71x = 234.76 × 88.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.71x = 20,663.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,663.58/156.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.86

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