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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.57, 236.36 and 80.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.57, 236.36 and 80.51 is: 120.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.57 : 236.36 = 80.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.57/236.36 = 80.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.57x = 236.36 × 80.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.57x = 19,030.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,030.13/157.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.77

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