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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 209.93 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 209.93 and 96.80 is: 133.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 209.93 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/209.93 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 209.93 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 20,320.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,320.42/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.60

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