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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.88, 210.98 and 83.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.88, 210.98 and 83.88 is: 115.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.88 : 210.98 = 83.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.88/210.98 = 83.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.88x = 210.98 × 83.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.88x = 17,697.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,697.00/152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.76

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