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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 238.14 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 238.14 and 123.12 is: 184.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 238.14 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/238.14 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 238.14 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 29,319.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,319.80/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.68

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