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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.73, 235.26 and 88.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.73, 235.26 and 88.31 is: 132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.73 : 235.26 = 88.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.73/235.26 = 88.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.73x = 235.26 × 88.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.73x = 20,775.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,775.81/156.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.56

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