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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.28, 235.52 and 124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.28, 235.52 and 124.96 is: 187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.28 : 235.52 = 124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.28/235.52 = 124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.28x = 235.52 × 124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.28x = 29,430.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,430.58/157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.12

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