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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.95, 236.72 and 80.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.95, 236.72 and 80.85 is: 121.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.95 : 236.72 = 80.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.95/236.72 = 80.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.95x = 236.72 × 80.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.95x = 19,138.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,138.81/157.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.17

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