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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.44, 236.19 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.44, 236.19 and 80.46 is: 120.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.44 : 236.19 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.44/236.19 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.44x = 236.19 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.44x = 19,003.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,003.85/157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.71

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