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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.82, 210.89 and 83.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.82, 210.89 and 83.82 is: 115.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.82 : 210.89 = 83.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.82/210.89 = 83.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.82x = 210.89 × 83.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.82x = 17,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,676.38/152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.67

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