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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.14, 236.97 and 123.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.14, 236.97 and 123.79 is: 185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.14 : 236.97 = 123.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.14/236.97 = 123.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.14x = 236.97 × 123.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.14x = 29,334.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,334.52/158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.50

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