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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.62, 210.62 and 83.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.62, 210.62 and 83.62 is: 115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.62 : 210.62 = 83.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.62/210.62 = 83.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.62x = 210.62 × 83.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.62x = 17,612.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,612.04/152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.40

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