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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.24, 235.55 and 88.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.24, 235.55 and 88.55 is: 132.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.24 : 235.55 = 88.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.24/235.55 = 88.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.24x = 235.55 × 88.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.24x = 20,857.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,857.14/157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.65

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