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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.43, 237.71 and 97.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.43, 237.71 and 97.48 is: 146.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.43 : 237.71 = 97.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.43/237.71 = 97.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.43x = 237.71 × 97.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.43x = 23,171.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,171.97/158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.26

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