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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.14, 235.80 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.14, 235.80 and 88.80 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.14 : 235.80 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.14/235.80 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.14x = 235.80 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.14x = 20,939.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,939.04/157.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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