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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.87, 236.94 and 126.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.87, 236.94 and 126.01 is: 189.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.87 : 236.94 = 126.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.87/236.94 = 126.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.87x = 236.94 × 126.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.87x = 29,856.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,856.81/157.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.12

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