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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.01, 234.92 and 88.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.01, 234.92 and 88.58 is: 132.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.01 : 234.92 = 88.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.01/234.92 = 88.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.01x = 234.92 × 88.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.01x = 20,810.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,810.02/157.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.54

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