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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.08, 211.17 and 97.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.08, 211.17 and 97.72 is: 134.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.08 : 211.17 = 97.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.08/211.17 = 97.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.08x = 211.17 × 97.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.08x = 20,635.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,635.53/153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.80

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