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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.79, 210.95 and 97.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.79, 210.95 and 97.55 is: 134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.79 : 210.95 = 97.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.79/210.95 = 97.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.79x = 210.95 × 97.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.79x = 20,578.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,578.17/152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.68

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