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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 238.23 and 97.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 238.23 and 97.08 is: 145.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 238.23 = 97.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/238.23 = 97.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 238.23 × 97.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 23,127.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,127.37/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.68

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