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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.52, 210.43 and 97.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.52, 210.43 and 97.27 is: 134.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.52 : 210.43 = 97.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.52/210.43 = 97.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.52x = 210.43 × 97.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.52x = 20,468.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,468.12/152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.20

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