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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.16, 211.37 and 84.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.16, 211.37 and 84.16 is: 116.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.16 : 211.37 = 84.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.16/211.37 = 84.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.16x = 211.37 × 84.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.16x = 17,788.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,788.90/153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.15

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