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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.85, 210.73 and 97.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.85, 210.73 and 97.49 is: 134.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.85 : 210.73 = 97.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.85/210.73 = 97.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.85x = 210.73 × 97.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.85x = 20,543.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,543.54/152.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.41

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