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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.20, 209.96 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.20, 209.96 and 96.84 is: 133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.20 : 209.96 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.20/209.96 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.20x = 209.96 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.20x = 20,332.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,332.41/152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.59

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