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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.56, 236.20 and 80.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.56, 236.20 and 80.54 is: 120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.56 : 236.20 = 80.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.56/236.20 = 80.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.56x = 236.20 × 80.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.56x = 19,023.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,023.55/157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.74

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