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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.96, 211.12 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.96, 211.12 and 97.76 is: 134.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.96 : 211.12 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.96/211.12 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.96x = 211.12 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.96x = 20,639.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,639.09/152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.93

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