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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.40, 236.20 and 123.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.40, 236.20 and 123.26 is: 184.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.40 : 236.20 = 123.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.40/236.20 = 123.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.40x = 236.20 × 123.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.40x = 29,114.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,114.01/157.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.97

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