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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.84, 210.76 and 96.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.84, 210.76 and 96.74 is: 133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.84 : 210.76 = 96.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.84/210.76 = 96.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.84x = 210.76 × 96.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.84x = 20,388.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,388.92/152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.40

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