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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.80, 237.93 and 97.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.80, 237.93 and 97.96 is: 146.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.80 : 237.93 = 97.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.80/237.93 = 97.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.80x = 237.93 × 97.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.80x = 23,307.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,307.62/158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.77

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