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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.13, 211.23 and 97.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.13, 211.23 and 97.77 is: 134.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.13 : 211.23 = 97.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.13/211.23 = 97.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.13x = 211.23 × 97.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.13x = 20,651.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,651.96/153.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.87

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