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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.36, 237.60 and 97.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.36, 237.60 and 97.61 is: 146.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.36 : 237.60 = 97.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.36/237.60 = 97.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.36x = 237.60 × 97.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.36x = 23,190.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,190.95/158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.45

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