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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.94, 211.05 and 83.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.94, 211.05 and 83.94 is: 115.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.94 : 211.05 = 83.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.94/211.05 = 83.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.94x = 211.05 × 83.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.94x = 17,715.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,715.54/152.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.83

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