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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.63, 237.53 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.63, 237.53 and 124.20 is: 185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.63 : 237.53 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.63/237.53 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.63x = 237.53 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.63x = 29,501.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,501.54/158.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.98

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