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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.24, 217.02 and 88.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.24, 217.02 and 88.24 is: 121.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.24 : 217.02 = 88.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.24/217.02 = 88.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.24x = 217.02 × 88.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.24x = 19,149.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,149.84/157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.79

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