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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.50, 210.40 and 97.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.50, 210.40 and 97.28 is: 134.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.50 : 210.40 = 97.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.50/210.40 = 97.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.50x = 210.40 × 97.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.50x = 20,467.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,467.71/152.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.21

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