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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.95, 238.47 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.95, 238.47 and 123.76 is: 185.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.95 : 238.47 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.95/238.47 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.95x = 238.47 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.95x = 29,513.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,513.05/158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.68

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