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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.57, 237.42 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.57, 237.42 and 127.58 is: 191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.57 : 237.42 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.57/237.42 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.57x = 237.42 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.57x = 30,288.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,288.86/158.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.02

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