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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.55, 210.54 and 97.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.55, 210.54 and 97.42 is: 134.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.55 : 210.54 = 97.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.55/210.54 = 97.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.55x = 210.54 × 97.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.55x = 20,509.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,509.47/152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.45

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