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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.98, 218.02 and 88.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.98, 218.02 and 88.06 is: 121.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.98 : 218.02 = 88.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.98/218.02 = 88.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.98x = 218.02 × 88.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.98x = 19,197.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,197.31/157.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.52

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