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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.77, 237.97 and 97.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.77, 237.97 and 97.95 is: 146.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.77 : 237.97 = 97.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.77/237.97 = 97.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.77x = 237.97 × 97.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.77x = 23,309.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,309.16/158.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.81

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