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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.40, 235.74 and 126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.40, 235.74 and 126.88 is: 190.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.40 : 235.74 = 126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.40/235.74 = 126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.40x = 235.74 × 126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.40x = 29,910.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,910.69/157.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.03

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