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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.24, 236.10 and 88.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.24, 236.10 and 88.84 is: 133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.24 : 236.10 = 88.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.24/236.10 = 88.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.24x = 236.10 × 88.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.24x = 20,975.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,975.12/157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.40

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