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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.91, 237.24 and 123.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.91, 237.24 and 123.59 is: 185.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.91 : 237.24 = 123.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.91/237.24 = 123.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.91x = 237.24 × 123.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.91x = 29,320.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,320.49/157.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.68

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