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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.05, 209.82 and 84.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.05, 209.82 and 84.75 is: 116.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.05 : 209.82 = 84.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.05/209.82 = 84.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.05x = 209.82 × 84.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.05x = 17,782.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,782.25/152.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.95

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