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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 211.17 and 97.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 211.17 and 97.02 is: 133.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 211.17 = 97.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/211.17 = 97.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 211.17 × 97.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 20,487.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,487.71/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.91

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