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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.87, 211.06 and 96.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.87, 211.06 and 96.88 is: 133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.87 : 211.06 = 96.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.87/211.06 = 96.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.87x = 211.06 × 96.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.87x = 20,447.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,447.49/152.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.76

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