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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.63, 217.53 and 88.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.63, 217.53 and 88.63 is: 122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.63 : 217.53 = 88.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.63/217.53 = 88.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.63x = 217.53 × 88.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.63x = 19,279.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,279.68/157.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.31

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