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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.01, 235.16 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.01, 235.16 and 88.40 is: 132.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.01 : 235.16 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.01/235.16 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.01x = 235.16 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.01x = 20,788.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,788.14/157.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.40

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