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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.68, 236.38 and 80.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.68, 236.38 and 80.60 is: 120.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.68 : 236.38 = 80.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.68/236.38 = 80.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.68x = 236.38 × 80.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.68x = 19,052.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,052.23/157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.83

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