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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.37, 236.28 and 123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.37, 236.28 and 123.54 is: 185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.37 : 236.28 = 123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.37/236.28 = 123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.37x = 236.28 × 123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.37x = 29,190.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,190.03/157.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.49

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