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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.18, 211.43 and 97.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.18, 211.43 and 97.18 is: 134.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.18 : 211.43 = 97.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.18/211.43 = 97.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.18x = 211.43 × 97.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.18x = 20,546.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,546.88/153.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.13

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