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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.06, 235.52 and 80.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.06, 235.52 and 80.07 is: 120.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.06 : 235.52 = 80.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.06/235.52 = 80.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.06x = 235.52 × 80.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.06x = 18,857.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,857.10/157.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.06

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