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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.52, 238.67 and 124.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.52, 238.67 and 124.73 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.52 : 238.67 = 124.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.52/238.67 = 124.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.52x = 238.67 × 124.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.52x = 29,767.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,767.49/158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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