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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.45, 236.19 and 80.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.45, 236.19 and 80.41 is: 120.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.45 : 236.19 = 80.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.45/236.19 = 80.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.45x = 236.19 × 80.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.45x = 18,992.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,992.04/157.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.62

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