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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.46, 210.32 and 97.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.46, 210.32 and 97.17 is: 134.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.46 : 210.32 = 97.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.46/210.32 = 97.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.46x = 210.32 × 97.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.46x = 20,436.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,436.31/152.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.04

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