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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.82, 237.77 and 97.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.82, 237.77 and 97.77 is: 146.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.82 : 237.77 = 97.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.82/237.77 = 97.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.82x = 237.77 × 97.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.82x = 23,246.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,246.28/158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.37

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