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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.47, 237.35 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.47, 237.35 and 126.43 is: 189.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.47 : 237.35 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.47/237.35 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.47x = 237.35 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.47x = 30,007.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,007.53/158.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.36

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