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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.04, 235.26 and 120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.04, 235.26 and 120.80 is: 180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.04 : 235.26 = 120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.04/235.26 = 120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.04x = 235.26 × 120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.04x = 28,418.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,418.23/157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.96

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