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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.08, 209.77 and 96.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.08, 209.77 and 96.06 is: 132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.08 : 209.77 = 96.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.08/209.77 = 96.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.08x = 209.77 × 96.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.08x = 20,150.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,150.51/152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.50

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