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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.61, 210.49 and 97.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.61, 210.49 and 97.30 is: 134.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.61 : 210.49 = 97.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.61/210.49 = 97.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.61x = 210.49 × 97.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.61x = 20,480.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,480.68/152.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.20

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