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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.55, 210.52 and 83.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.55, 210.52 and 83.55 is: 115.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.55 : 210.52 = 83.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.55/210.52 = 83.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.55x = 210.52 × 83.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.55x = 17,587.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,587.48/152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.29

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