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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.52, 210.32 and 97.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.52, 210.32 and 97.26 is: 134.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.52 : 210.32 = 97.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.52/210.32 = 97.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.52x = 210.32 × 97.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.52x = 20,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,455.72/152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.12

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