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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.21, 211.43 and 83.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.21, 211.43 and 83.27 is: 114.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.21 : 211.43 = 83.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.21/211.43 = 83.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.21x = 211.43 × 83.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.21x = 17,605.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,605.01/153.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.91

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