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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.93, 211 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.93, 211 and 97.74 is: 134.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.93 : 211 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.93/211 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.93x = 211 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.93x = 20,623.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,623.14/152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.85

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