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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.87, 237.08 and 126.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.87, 237.08 and 126.01 is: 189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.87 : 237.08 = 126.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.87/237.08 = 126.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.87x = 237.08 × 126.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.87x = 29,874.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,874.45/157.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.23

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