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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.89, 234.99 and 88.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.89, 234.99 and 88.22 is: 132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.89 : 234.99 = 88.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.89/234.99 = 88.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.89x = 234.99 × 88.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.89x = 20,729.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,729.64/156.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.13

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