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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.97, 211.11 and 97.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.97, 211.11 and 97.71 is: 134.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.97 : 211.11 = 97.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.97/211.11 = 97.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.97x = 211.11 × 97.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.97x = 20,627.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,627.56/152.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.85

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