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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.88, 211.02 and 97.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.88, 211.02 and 97.68 is: 134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.88 : 211.02 = 97.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.88/211.02 = 97.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.88x = 211.02 × 97.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.88x = 20,612.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,612.43/152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.83

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