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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.71, 210.74 and 82.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.71, 210.74 and 82.77 is: 114.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.71 : 210.74 = 82.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.71/210.74 = 82.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.71x = 210.74 × 82.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.71x = 17,442.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,442.32/152.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.22

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