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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.96, 217.98 and 88.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.96, 217.98 and 88.96 is: 122.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.96 : 217.98 = 88.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.96/217.98 = 88.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.96x = 217.98 × 88.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.96x = 19,389.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,389.97/157.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.76

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