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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.69, 237.78 and 126.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.69, 237.78 and 126.01 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.69 : 237.78 = 126.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.69/237.78 = 126.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.69x = 237.78 × 126.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.69x = 29,962.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,962.03/158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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