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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.35, 210.08 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.35, 210.08 and 97 is: 133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.35 : 210.08 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.35/210.08 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.35x = 210.08 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.35x = 20,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,377.28/152.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.75

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