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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.90, 236.94 and 123.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.90, 236.94 and 123.58 is: 185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.90 : 236.94 = 123.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.90/236.94 = 123.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.90x = 236.94 × 123.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.90x = 29,281.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,281.05/157.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.44

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