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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.14, 209.95 and 83.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.14, 209.95 and 83.14 is: 114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.14 : 209.95 = 83.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.14/209.95 = 83.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.14x = 209.95 × 83.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.14x = 17,455.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,455.24/152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.73

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