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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.53, 209.11 and 82.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.53, 209.11 and 82.53 is: 113.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.53 : 209.11 = 82.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.53/209.11 = 82.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.53x = 209.11 × 82.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.53x = 17,257.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,257.85/151.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.89

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