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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.31, 211.57 and 84.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.31, 211.57 and 84.31 is: 116.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.31 : 211.57 = 84.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.31/211.57 = 84.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.31x = 211.57 × 84.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.31x = 17,838.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,838.10/153.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.35

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