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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.27, 211.43 and 97.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.27, 211.43 and 97.99 is: 135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.27 : 211.43 = 97.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.27/211.43 = 97.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.27x = 211.43 × 97.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.27x = 20,717.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,717.79/153.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.17

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