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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.92, 236.58 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.92, 236.58 and 123.56 is: 185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.92 : 236.58 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.92/236.58 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.92x = 236.58 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.92x = 29,231.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,231.82/157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.11

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