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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.47, 235.98 and 80.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.47, 235.98 and 80.33 is: 120.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.47 : 235.98 = 80.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.47/235.98 = 80.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.47x = 235.98 × 80.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.47x = 18,955.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,955.09/157.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.37

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