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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.68, 236.66 and 123.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.68, 236.66 and 123.26 is: 184.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.68 : 236.66 = 123.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.68/236.66 = 123.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.68x = 236.66 × 123.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.68x = 29,168.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,168.91/157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.99

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