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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.51, 237.42 and 97.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.51, 237.42 and 97.45 is: 145.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.51 : 237.42 = 97.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.51/237.42 = 97.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.51x = 237.42 × 97.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.51x = 23,136.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,136.58/158.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.96

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