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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.20, 211.46 and 97.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.20, 211.46 and 97.99 is: 135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.20 : 211.46 = 97.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.20/211.46 = 97.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.20x = 211.46 × 97.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.20x = 20,719.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,719.95/153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.25

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