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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.69, 237.99 and 97.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.69, 237.99 and 97.85 is: 146.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.69 : 237.99 = 97.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.69/237.99 = 97.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.69x = 237.99 × 97.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.69x = 23,287.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,287.32/158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.75

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