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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.62, 237.60 and 122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.62, 237.60 and 122.36 is: 183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.62 : 237.60 = 122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.62/237.60 = 122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.62x = 237.60 × 122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.62x = 29,072.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,072.74/158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.29

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