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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.72, 235.25 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.72, 235.25 and 88.32 is: 132.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.72 : 235.25 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.72/235.25 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.72x = 235.25 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.72x = 20,778.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,778.55/156.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.59

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