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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.05, 236.06 and 88.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.05, 236.06 and 88.71 is: 133.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.05 : 236.06 = 88.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.05/236.06 = 88.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.05x = 236.06 × 88.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.05x = 20,940.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,940.88/157.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.34

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