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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.83, 210.90 and 82.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.83, 210.90 and 82.89 is: 114.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.83 : 210.90 = 82.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.83/210.90 = 82.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.83x = 210.90 × 82.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.83x = 17,481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,481.18/152.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.39

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