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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.12, 235.18 and 88.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.12, 235.18 and 88.52 is: 132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.12 : 235.18 = 88.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.12/235.18 = 88.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.12x = 235.18 × 88.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.12x = 20,818.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,818.13/157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.50

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