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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.65, 210.63 and 97.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.65, 210.63 and 97.37 is: 134.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.65 : 210.63 = 97.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.65/210.63 = 97.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.65x = 210.63 × 97.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.65x = 20,507.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,507.50/152.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.34

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