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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.61, 237.30 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.61, 237.30 and 96.69 is: 144.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.61 : 237.30 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.61/237.30 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.61x = 237.30 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.61x = 22,944.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,944.54/158.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.66

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