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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 237.08 and 123.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 237.08 and 123.85 is: 185.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 237.08 = 123.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/237.08 = 123.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 237.08 × 123.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 29,361.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,361.74/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.53

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