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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.36, 210.20 and 97.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.36, 210.20 and 97.07 is: 133.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.36 : 210.20 = 97.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.36/210.20 = 97.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.36x = 210.20 × 97.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.36x = 20,404.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,404.35/152.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.93

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