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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.69, 210.65 and 97.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.69, 210.65 and 97.49 is: 134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.69 : 210.65 = 97.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.69/210.65 = 97.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.69x = 210.65 × 97.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.69x = 20,536.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,536.31/152.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.50

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