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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.12, 378.02 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.12, 378.02 and 97.88 is: 146.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.12 : 378.02 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.12/378.02 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.12x = 378.02 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.12x = 37,000.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,000.60/252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.76

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