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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.83, 210.89 and 93.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.83, 210.89 and 93.80 is: 129.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.83 : 210.89 = 93.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.83/210.89 = 93.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.83x = 210.89 × 93.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.83x = 19,782.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,782.24/152.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.44

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