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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.12, 211.30 and 83.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.12, 211.30 and 83.18 is: 114.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.12 : 211.30 = 83.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.12/211.30 = 83.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.12x = 211.30 × 83.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.12x = 17,574.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,574.98/153.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.78

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