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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158, 237.20 and 127.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158, 237.20 and 127.48 is: 191.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158 : 237.20 = 127.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158/237.20 = 127.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158x = 237.20 × 127.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158x = 30,238.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,238.26/158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.38

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