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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.85, 236.77 and 80.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.85, 236.77 and 80.79 is: 121.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.85 : 236.77 = 80.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.85/236.77 = 80.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.85x = 236.77 × 80.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.85x = 19,128.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,128.65/157.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.18

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