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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.55, 210.46 and 97.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.55, 210.46 and 97.29 is: 134.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.55 : 210.46 = 97.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.55/210.46 = 97.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.55x = 210.46 × 97.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.55x = 20,475.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,475.65/152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.22

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