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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.83, 238.32 and 97.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.83, 238.32 and 97.94 is: 146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.83 : 238.32 = 97.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.83/238.32 = 97.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.83x = 238.32 × 97.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.83x = 23,341.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,341.66/158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.96

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