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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.83, 210.76 and 96.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.83, 210.76 and 96.75 is: 133.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.83 : 210.76 = 96.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.83/210.76 = 96.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.83x = 210.76 × 96.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.83x = 20,391.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,391.03/152.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.42

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