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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.29, 211.53 and 84.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.29, 211.53 and 84.29 is: 116.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.29 : 211.53 = 84.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.29/211.53 = 84.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.29x = 211.53 × 84.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.29x = 17,828.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,828.81/153.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.31

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