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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.58, 236.18 and 80.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.58, 236.18 and 80.43 is: 120.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.58 : 236.18 = 80.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.58/236.18 = 80.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.58x = 236.18 × 80.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.58x = 18,996.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,996.16/157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.55

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