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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 237.60 and 127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 237.60 and 127.80 is: 192.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 237.60 = 127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/237.60 = 127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 237.60 × 127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 30,365.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,365.28/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.14

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