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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.97, 218.02 and 88.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.97, 218.02 and 88.05 is: 121.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.97 : 218.02 = 88.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.97/218.02 = 88.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.97x = 218.02 × 88.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.97x = 19,195.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,195.79/157.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.52

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