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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.85, 236.45 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.85, 236.45 and 123.36 is: 184.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.85 : 236.45 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.85/236.45 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.85x = 236.45 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.85x = 29,167.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,167.89/157.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.78

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