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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.01, 211.23 and 97.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.01, 211.23 and 97.05 is: 133.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.01 : 211.23 = 97.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.01/211.23 = 97.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.01x = 211.23 × 97.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.01x = 20,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,500.80/153.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.98

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