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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.62, 238.20 and 126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.62, 238.20 and 126.76 is: 190.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.62 : 238.20 = 126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.62/238.20 = 126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.62x = 238.20 × 126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.62x = 30,194.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,194.23/158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.36

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