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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.77, 210.85 and 93.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.77, 210.85 and 93.79 is: 129.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.77 : 210.85 = 93.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.77/210.85 = 93.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.77x = 210.85 × 93.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.77x = 19,775.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,775.15/152.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.44

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