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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.82, 236.62 and 80.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.82, 236.62 and 80.63 is: 120.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.82 : 236.62 = 80.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.82/236.62 = 80.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.82x = 236.62 × 80.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.82x = 19,079.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,079.36/157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.89

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