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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.49, 237.84 and 97.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.49, 237.84 and 97.43 is: 146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.49 : 237.84 = 97.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.49/237.84 = 97.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.49x = 237.84 × 97.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.49x = 23,172.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,172.75/158.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.21

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