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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.66, 210.44 and 97.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.66, 210.44 and 97.38 is: 134.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.66 : 210.44 = 97.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.66/210.44 = 97.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.66x = 210.44 × 97.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.66x = 20,492.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,492.16/152.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.24

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