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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.90, 236.41 and 80.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.90, 236.41 and 80.70 is: 120.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.90 : 236.41 = 80.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.90/236.41 = 80.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.90x = 236.41 × 80.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.90x = 19,077.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,077.87/157.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.82

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