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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.09, 211.23 and 97.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.09, 211.23 and 97.02 is: 133.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.09 : 211.23 = 97.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.09/211.23 = 97.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.09x = 211.23 × 97.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.09x = 20,493.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,493.53/153.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.87

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