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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.16, 211.34 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.16, 211.34 and 97.88 is: 135.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.16 : 211.34 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.16/211.34 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.16x = 211.34 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.16x = 20,685.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,685.15/153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.06

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