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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.66, 237.67 and 97.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.66, 237.67 and 97.71 is: 146.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.66 : 237.67 = 97.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.66/237.67 = 97.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.66x = 237.67 × 97.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.66x = 23,221.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,221.60/158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.36

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