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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.84, 237 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.84, 237 and 126.04 is: 189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.84 : 237 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.84/237 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.84x = 237 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.84x = 29,871.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,871.48/157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.25

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