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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.16, 216.82 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.16, 216.82 and 88.16 is: 121.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.16 : 216.82 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.16/216.82 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.16x = 216.82 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.16x = 19,113.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,113.55/157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.62

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