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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.09, 209.91 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.09, 209.91 and 96.84 is: 133.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.09 : 209.91 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.09/209.91 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.09x = 209.91 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.09x = 20,327.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,327.68/152.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.66

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