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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.11, 235.41 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.11, 235.41 and 126.72 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.11 : 235.41 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.11/235.41 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.11x = 235.41 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.11x = 29,831.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,831.16/157.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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