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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.78, 235.06 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.78, 235.06 and 88.25 is: 132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.78 : 235.06 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.78/235.06 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.78x = 235.06 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.78x = 20,742.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,742.65/156.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.30

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