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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.97, 237.18 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.97, 237.18 and 124.10 is: 186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.97 : 237.18 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.97/237.18 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.97x = 237.18 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.97x = 29,433.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,433.51/157.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.33

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