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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.71, 210.80 and 97.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.71, 210.80 and 97.45 is: 134.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.71 : 210.80 = 97.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.71/210.80 = 97.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.71x = 210.80 × 97.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.71x = 20,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,542.18/152.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.52

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