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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 236.96 and 97.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 236.96 and 97.20 is: 145.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 236.96 = 97.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/236.96 = 97.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 236.96 × 97.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 23,032.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,032.51/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.74

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