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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.86, 236.62 and 80.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.86, 236.62 and 80.74 is: 121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.86 : 236.62 = 80.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.86/236.62 = 80.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.86x = 236.62 × 80.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.86x = 19,105.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,105.10/157.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.03

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