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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.37, 237.56 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.37, 237.56 and 126.51 is: 189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.37 : 237.56 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.37/237.56 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.37x = 237.56 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.37x = 30,053.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,053.08/158.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.77

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