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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.33, 235.72 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.33, 235.72 and 80.28 is: 120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.33 : 235.72 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.33/235.72 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.33x = 235.72 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.33x = 18,923.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,923.60/157.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.28

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