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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.78, 235.31 and 88.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.78, 235.31 and 88.41 is: 132.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.78 : 235.31 = 88.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.78/235.31 = 88.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.78x = 235.31 × 88.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.78x = 20,803.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,803.32/156.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.69

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