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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.79, 237.88 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.79, 237.88 and 122.55 is: 183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.79 : 237.88 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.79/237.88 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.79x = 237.88 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.79x = 29,152.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,152.19/158.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.59

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