Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152, 209.76 and 83
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 152, 209.76 and 83 is: 114.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152 : 209.76 = 83 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152/209.76 = 83/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152x = 209.76 × 83 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152x = 17,410.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,410.08/152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114.54
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