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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.45, 210.36 and 83.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.45, 210.36 and 83.45 is: 115.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.45 : 210.36 = 83.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.45/210.36 = 83.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.45x = 210.36 × 83.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.45x = 17,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,553.49/152.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.15

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