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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.13, 211.36 and 97.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.13, 211.36 and 97.90 is: 135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.13 : 211.36 = 97.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.13/211.36 = 97.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.13x = 211.36 × 97.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.13x = 20,692.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,692.14/153.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.13

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