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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.11, 235.42 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.11, 235.42 and 88.46 is: 132.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.11 : 235.42 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.11/235.42 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.11x = 235.42 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.11x = 20,824.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,824.74/157.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.55

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