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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.29, 236.08 and 80.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.29, 236.08 and 80.31 is: 120.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.29 : 236.08 = 80.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.29/236.08 = 80.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.29x = 236.08 × 80.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.29x = 18,958.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,958.00/157.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.53

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