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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.92, 236.28 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.92, 236.28 and 123.50 is: 184.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.92 : 236.28 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.92/236.28 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.92x = 236.28 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.92x = 29,180.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,180.58/157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.78

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