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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.88, 237.86 and 97.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.88, 237.86 and 97.84 is: 146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.88 : 237.86 = 97.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.88/237.86 = 97.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.88x = 237.86 × 97.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.88x = 23,272.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,272.22/158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.48

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