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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.13, 209.94 and 83.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.13, 209.94 and 83.13 is: 114.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.13 : 209.94 = 83.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.13/209.94 = 83.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.13x = 209.94 × 83.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.13x = 17,452.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,452.31/152.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.72

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