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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.65, 210.57 and 97.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.65, 210.57 and 97.33 is: 134.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.65 : 210.57 = 97.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.65/210.57 = 97.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.65x = 210.57 × 97.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.65x = 20,494.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,494.51/152.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.26

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