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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.87, 235.13 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.87, 235.13 and 88.43 is: 132.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.87 : 235.13 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.87/235.13 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.87x = 235.13 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.87x = 20,790.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,790.93/156.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.54

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