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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.62, 237.64 and 97.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.62, 237.64 and 97.63 is: 146.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.62 : 237.64 = 97.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.62/237.64 = 97.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.62x = 237.64 × 97.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.62x = 23,200.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,200.79/158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.27

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