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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.29, 235.83 and 88.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.29, 235.83 and 88.77 is: 133.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.29 : 235.83 = 88.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.29/235.83 = 88.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.29x = 235.83 × 88.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.29x = 20,934.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,934.63/157.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.10

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