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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.11, 227.67 and 83.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.11, 227.67 and 83.47 is: 124.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.11 : 227.67 = 83.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.11/227.67 = 83.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.11x = 227.67 × 83.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.11x = 19,003.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,003.61/152.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.93

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