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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.60, 237.56 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.60, 237.56 and 122.49 is: 183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.60 : 237.56 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.60/237.56 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.60x = 237.56 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.60x = 29,098.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,098.11/158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.47

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