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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 210.06 and 97.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 210.06 and 97.02 is: 133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 210.06 = 97.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/210.06 = 97.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 210.06 × 97.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 20,380.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,380.02/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.83

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