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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.35, 236.08 and 80.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.35, 236.08 and 80.30 is: 120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.35 : 236.08 = 80.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.35/236.08 = 80.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.35x = 236.08 × 80.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.35x = 18,957.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,957.22/157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.48

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