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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.54, 236.01 and 80.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.54, 236.01 and 80.39 is: 120.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.54 : 236.01 = 80.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.54/236.01 = 80.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.54x = 236.01 × 80.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.54x = 18,972.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,972.84/157.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.43

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