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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.64, 237.96 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.64, 237.96 and 122.76 is: 184.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.64 : 237.96 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.64/237.96 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.64x = 237.96 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.64x = 29,211.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,211.97/158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.14

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