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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 237.59 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 237.59 and 124.13 is: 186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 237.59 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/237.59 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 237.59 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 29,491.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,491.43/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.35

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