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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.52, 237.89 and 127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.52, 237.89 and 127.77 is: 191.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.52 : 237.89 = 127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.52/237.89 = 127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.52x = 237.89 × 127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.52x = 30,394.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,394.63/158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.74

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