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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.94, 235.20 and 88.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.94, 235.20 and 88.49 is: 132.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.94 : 235.20 = 88.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.94/235.20 = 88.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.94x = 235.20 × 88.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.94x = 20,813.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,813.77/156.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.62

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