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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.87, 210.98 and 97.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.87, 210.98 and 97.59 is: 134.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.87 : 210.98 = 97.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.87/210.98 = 97.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.87x = 210.98 × 97.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.87x = 20,589.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,589.05/152.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.69

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