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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.06, 211.23 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.06, 211.23 and 84.06 is: 116.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.06 : 211.23 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.06/211.23 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.06x = 211.23 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.06x = 17,756.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,756.21/153.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.01

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