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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.47, 211.79 and 84.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.47, 211.79 and 84.47 is: 116.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.47 : 211.79 = 84.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.47/211.79 = 84.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.47x = 211.79 × 84.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.47x = 17,889.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,889.53/153.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.57

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