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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.37, 210.36 and 97.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.37, 210.36 and 97.15 is: 134.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.37 : 210.36 = 97.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.37/210.36 = 97.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.37x = 210.36 × 97.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.37x = 20,436.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,436.47/152.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.12

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