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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.62, 210.70 and 97.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.62, 210.70 and 97.40 is: 134.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.62 : 210.70 = 97.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.62/210.70 = 97.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.62x = 210.70 × 97.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.62x = 20,522.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,522.83/152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.47

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