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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 236.79 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 236.79 and 123.80 is: 185.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 236.79 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/236.79 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 236.79 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 29,313.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,313.42/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.48

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