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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.40, 237.36 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.40, 237.36 and 122.28 is: 183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.40 : 237.36 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.40/237.36 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.40x = 237.36 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.40x = 29,024.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,024.38/158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.23

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