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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.94, 210.90 and 97.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.94, 210.90 and 97.71 is: 134.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.94 : 210.90 = 97.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.94/210.90 = 97.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.94x = 210.90 × 97.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.94x = 20,606.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,606.61/152.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.74

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