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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.65, 236.48 and 80.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.65, 236.48 and 80.51 is: 120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.65 : 236.48 = 80.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.65/236.48 = 80.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.65x = 236.48 × 80.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.65x = 19,037.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,037.42/157.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.76

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