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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 210.04 and 96.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 210.04 and 96.94 is: 133.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 210.04 = 96.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/210.04 = 96.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 210.04 × 96.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 20,361.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,361.28/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.81

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