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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.26, 217 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.26, 217 and 88.26 is: 121.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.26 : 217 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.26/217 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.26x = 217 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.26x = 19,152.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,152.42/157.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.79

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