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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 237.56 and 97.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 237.56 and 97.41 is: 146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 237.56 = 97.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/237.56 = 97.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 237.56 × 97.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 23,140.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,140.23/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.31

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