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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.98, 238.74 and 124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.98, 238.74 and 124.60 is: 187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.98 : 238.74 = 124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.98/238.74 = 124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.98x = 238.74 × 124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.98x = 29,747.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,747.00/158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.11

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