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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.39, 211.65 and 84.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.39, 211.65 and 84.39 is: 116.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.39 : 211.65 = 84.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.39/211.65 = 84.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.39x = 211.65 × 84.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.39x = 17,861.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,861.14/153.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.44

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