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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.58, 210.63 and 97.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.58, 210.63 and 97.38 is: 134.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.58 : 210.63 = 97.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.58/210.63 = 97.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.58x = 210.63 × 97.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.58x = 20,511.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,511.15/152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.43

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