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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.40, 237.24 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.40, 237.24 and 122.52 is: 183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.40 : 237.24 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.40/237.24 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.40x = 237.24 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.40x = 29,066.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,066.64/158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.50

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