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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.39, 235.82 and 80.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.39, 235.82 and 80.27 is: 120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.39 : 235.82 = 80.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.39/235.82 = 80.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.39x = 235.82 × 80.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.39x = 18,929.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,929.27/157.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.27

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