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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 210 and 96.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 210 and 96.15 is: 132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 210 = 96.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/210 = 96.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 210 × 96.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 20,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,191.50/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.75

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