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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.40, 237.54 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.40, 237.54 and 97.44 is: 146.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.40 : 237.54 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.40/237.54 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.40x = 237.54 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.40x = 23,145.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,145.90/158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.12

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