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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.09, 237.20 and 97.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.09, 237.20 and 97.19 is: 145.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.09 : 237.20 = 97.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.09/237.20 = 97.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.09x = 237.20 × 97.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.09x = 23,051.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,051.80/158.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.82

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