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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.57, 210.51 and 97.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.57, 210.51 and 97.26 is: 134.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.57 : 210.51 = 97.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.57/210.51 = 97.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.57x = 210.51 × 97.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.57x = 20,474.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,474.20/152.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.20

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