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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.23, 237.26 and 123.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.23, 237.26 and 123.90 is: 185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.23 : 237.26 = 123.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.23/237.26 = 123.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.23x = 237.26 × 123.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.23x = 29,396.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,396.51/158.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.78

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