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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.31, 235.97 and 88.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.31, 235.97 and 88.89 is: 133.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.31 : 235.97 = 88.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.31/235.97 = 88.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.31x = 235.97 × 88.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.31x = 20,974.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,974.93/157.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.34

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