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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 210.16 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 210.16 and 97 is: 133.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 210.16 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/210.16 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 210.16 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 20,385.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,385.52/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.87

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