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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.55, 238.05 and 97.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.55, 238.05 and 97.49 is: 146.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.55 : 238.05 = 97.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.55/238.05 = 97.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.55x = 238.05 × 97.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.55x = 23,207.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,207.49/158.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.37

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