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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.50, 237.44 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.50, 237.44 and 124.08 is: 185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.50 : 237.44 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.50/237.44 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.50x = 237.44 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.50x = 29,461.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,461.56/158.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.88

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