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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 237.83 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 237.83 and 124.35 is: 186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 237.83 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/237.83 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 237.83 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 29,573.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,573.54/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.28

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