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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.76, 235.92 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.76, 235.92 and 123.60 is: 184.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.76 : 235.92 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.76/235.92 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.76x = 235.92 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.76x = 29,159.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,159.71/157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.84

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