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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.19, 211.26 and 97.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.19, 211.26 and 97.93 is: 135.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.19 : 211.26 = 97.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.19/211.26 = 97.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.19x = 211.26 × 97.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.19x = 20,688.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,688.69/153.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.05

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