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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.72, 237.60 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.72, 237.60 and 126.72 is: 189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.72 : 237.60 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.72/237.60 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.72x = 237.60 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.72x = 30,108.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,108.67/158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.70

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