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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.57, 210.53 and 83.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.57, 210.53 and 83.57 is: 115.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.57 : 210.53 = 83.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.57/210.53 = 83.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.57x = 210.53 × 83.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.57x = 17,593.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,593.99/152.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.32

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