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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 210.15 and 83.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 210.15 and 83.28 is: 114.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 210.15 = 83.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/210.15 = 83.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 210.15 × 83.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 17,501.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,501.61/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.93

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