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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.89, 217.89 and 88.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.89, 217.89 and 88.89 is: 122.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.89 : 217.89 = 88.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.89/217.89 = 88.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.89x = 217.89 × 88.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.89x = 19,368.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,368.24/157.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.67

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