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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.06, 210.02 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.06, 210.02 and 96.84 is: 133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.06 : 210.02 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.06/210.02 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.06x = 210.02 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.06x = 20,337.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,337.85/152.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.75

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