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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.43, 210.40 and 97.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.43, 210.40 and 97.15 is: 134.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.43 : 210.40 = 97.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.43/210.40 = 97.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.43x = 210.40 × 97.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.43x = 20,439.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,439.99/152.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.09

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