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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.72, 236.61 and 80.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.72, 236.61 and 80.65 is: 120.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.72 : 236.61 = 80.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.72/236.61 = 80.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.72x = 236.61 × 80.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.72x = 19,082.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,082.60/157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.99

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