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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.43, 235.69 and 88.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.43, 235.69 and 88.63 is: 132.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.43 : 235.69 = 88.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.43/235.69 = 88.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.43x = 235.69 × 88.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.43x = 20,889.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,889.20/157.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.69

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