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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.66, 237.78 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.66, 237.78 and 126.50 is: 189.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.66 : 237.78 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.66/237.78 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.66x = 237.78 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.66x = 30,079.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,079.17/158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.58

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