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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.28, 235.44 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.28, 235.44 and 124.74 is: 186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.28 : 235.44 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.28/235.44 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.28x = 235.44 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.28x = 29,368.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,368.79/157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.74

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