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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.59, 237.76 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.59, 237.76 and 124.25 is: 186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.59 : 237.76 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.59/237.76 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.59x = 237.76 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.59x = 29,541.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,541.68/158.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.28

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