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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.45, 236.07 and 80.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.45, 236.07 and 80.32 is: 120.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.45 : 236.07 = 80.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.45/236.07 = 80.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.45x = 236.07 × 80.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.45x = 18,961.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,961.14/157.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.43

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