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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.23, 210.02 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.23, 210.02 and 96.96 is: 133.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.23 : 210.02 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.23/210.02 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.23x = 210.02 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.23x = 20,363.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,363.39/152.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.77

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