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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.38, 211.66 and 84.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.38, 211.66 and 84.38 is: 116.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.38 : 211.66 = 84.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.38/211.66 = 84.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.38x = 211.66 × 84.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.38x = 17,858.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,858.60/153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.44

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