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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.96, 211.08 and 97.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.96, 211.08 and 97.72 is: 134.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.96 : 211.08 = 97.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.96/211.08 = 97.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.96x = 211.08 × 97.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.96x = 20,626.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,626.74/152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.85

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