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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 237.13 and 96.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 237.13 and 96.49 is: 144.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 237.13 = 96.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/237.13 = 96.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 237.13 × 96.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 22,879.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,879.01/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.57

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