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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.49, 237.43 and 126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.49, 237.43 and 126.05 is: 188.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.49 : 237.43 = 126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.49/237.43 = 126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.49x = 237.43 × 126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.49x = 29,928.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,928.05/158.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.83

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