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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.49, 210.38 and 97.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.49, 210.38 and 97.22 is: 134.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.49 : 210.38 = 97.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.49/210.38 = 97.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.49x = 210.38 × 97.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.49x = 20,453.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,453.55/152.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.13

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