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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.52, 236.41 and 80.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.52, 236.41 and 80.54 is: 120.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.52 : 236.41 = 80.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.52/236.41 = 80.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.52x = 236.41 × 80.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.52x = 19,040.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,040.46/157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.88

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