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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.98, 211.16 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.98, 211.16 and 97.76 is: 134.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.98 : 211.16 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.98/211.16 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.98x = 211.16 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.98x = 20,643.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,643.77/152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.95

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