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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.53, 236.36 and 88.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.53, 236.36 and 88.95 is: 133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.53 : 236.36 = 88.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.53/236.36 = 88.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.53x = 236.36 × 88.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.53x = 21,024.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,024.44/157.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.46

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