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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 237.26 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 237.26 and 122.20 is: 183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 237.26 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/237.26 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 237.26 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 28,992.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,992.88/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.45

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