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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.88, 217.87 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.88, 217.87 and 88.88 is: 122.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.88 : 217.87 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.88/217.87 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.88x = 217.87 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.88x = 19,364.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,364.29/157.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.65

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