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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.97, 209.72 and 82.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.97, 209.72 and 82.97 is: 114.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.97 : 209.72 = 82.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.97/209.72 = 82.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.97x = 209.72 × 82.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.97x = 17,400.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,400.00/151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.50

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