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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.13, 211.32 and 83.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.13, 211.32 and 83.19 is: 114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.13 : 211.32 = 83.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.13/211.32 = 83.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.13x = 211.32 × 83.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.13x = 17,579.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,579.50/153.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.80

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