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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 237.91 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 237.91 and 124.23 is: 187.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 237.91 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/237.91 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 237.91 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 29,555.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,555.56/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.04

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