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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.09, 235.44 and 80.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.09, 235.44 and 80.07 is: 120.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.09 : 235.44 = 80.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.09/235.44 = 80.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.09x = 235.44 × 80.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.09x = 18,851.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,851.28/157.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.00

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