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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.62, 236.26 and 80.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.62, 236.26 and 80.41 is: 120.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.62 : 236.26 = 80.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.62/236.26 = 80.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.62x = 236.26 × 80.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.62x = 18,997.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,997.67/157.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.53

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