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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.71, 238.59 and 126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.71, 238.59 and 126.61 is: 190.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.71 : 238.59 = 126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.71/238.59 = 126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.71x = 238.59 × 126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.71x = 30,206.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,206.69/158.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.33

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