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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.78, 210.89 and 97.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.78, 210.89 and 97.52 is: 134.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.78 : 210.89 = 97.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.78/210.89 = 97.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.78x = 210.89 × 97.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.78x = 20,565.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,565.18/152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.61

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