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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 237.12 and 97.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 237.12 and 97.30 is: 146.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 237.12 = 97.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/237.12 = 97.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 237.12 × 97.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 23,071.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,071.78/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.01

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