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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.02, 235.23 and 120.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.02, 235.23 and 120.51 is: 180.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.02 : 235.23 = 120.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.02/235.23 = 120.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.02x = 235.23 × 120.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.02x = 28,347.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,347.57/157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.53

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