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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.24, 209.99 and 97.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.24, 209.99 and 97.05 is: 133.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.24 : 209.99 = 97.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.24/209.99 = 97.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.24x = 209.99 × 97.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.24x = 20,378.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,378.76/152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.86

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