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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.25, 217.01 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.25, 217.01 and 88.25 is: 121.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.25 : 217.01 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.25/217.01 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.25x = 217.01 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.25x = 19,150.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,150.69/157.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.79

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