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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.69, 236.44 and 80.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.69, 236.44 and 80.57 is: 120.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.69 : 236.44 = 80.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.69/236.44 = 80.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.69x = 236.44 × 80.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.69x = 19,049.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,049.97/157.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.81

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