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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.91, 210.78 and 97.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.91, 210.78 and 97.63 is: 134.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.91 : 210.78 = 97.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.91/210.78 = 97.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.91x = 210.78 × 97.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.91x = 20,578.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,578.45/152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.58

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