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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.75, 237.82 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.75, 237.82 and 124.36 is: 186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.75 : 237.82 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.75/237.82 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.75x = 237.82 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.75x = 29,573.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,573.71/158.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.29

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