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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.04, 209.94 and 96.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.04, 209.94 and 96.92 is: 133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.04 : 209.94 = 96.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.04/209.94 = 96.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.04x = 209.94 × 96.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.04x = 20,347.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,347.38/152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.83

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