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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.10, 237.15 and 122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.10, 237.15 and 122.10 is: 183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.10 : 237.15 = 122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.10/237.15 = 122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.10x = 237.15 × 122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.10x = 28,956.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,956.02/158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.15

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