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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.09, 211.16 and 97.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.09, 211.16 and 97.77 is: 134.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.09 : 211.16 = 97.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.09/211.16 = 97.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.09x = 211.16 × 97.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.09x = 20,644.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,644.62/153.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.85

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