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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.99, 236.86 and 80.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.99, 236.86 and 80.91 is: 121.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.99 : 236.86 = 80.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.99/236.86 = 80.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.99x = 236.86 × 80.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.99x = 19,164.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,164.93/157.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.31

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