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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.41, 236.10 and 80.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.41, 236.10 and 80.40 is: 120.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.41 : 236.10 = 80.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.41/236.10 = 80.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.41x = 236.10 × 80.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.41x = 18,982.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,982.44/157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.60

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