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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.04, 235.40 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.04, 235.40 and 88.48 is: 132.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.04 : 235.40 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.04/235.40 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.04x = 235.40 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.04x = 20,828.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,828.19/157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.63

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