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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.26, 235.66 and 88.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.26, 235.66 and 88.64 is: 132.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.26 : 235.66 = 88.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.26/235.66 = 88.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.26x = 235.66 × 88.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.26x = 20,888.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,888.94/157.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.83

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