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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.60, 236.45 and 80.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.60, 236.45 and 80.50 is: 120.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.60 : 236.45 = 80.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.60/236.45 = 80.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.60x = 236.45 × 80.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.60x = 19,032.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,032.64/157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.77

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