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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.18, 236.82 and 123.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.18, 236.82 and 123.62 is: 185.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.18 : 236.82 = 123.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.18/236.82 = 123.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.18x = 236.82 × 123.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.18x = 29,275.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,275.69/158.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.08

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