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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.01, 234.90 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.01, 234.90 and 88.56 is: 132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.01 : 234.90 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.01/234.90 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.01x = 234.90 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.01x = 20,802.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,802.74/157.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.50

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