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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.49, 211.82 and 83.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.49, 211.82 and 83.55 is: 115.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.49 : 211.82 = 83.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.49/211.82 = 83.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.49x = 211.82 × 83.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.49x = 17,698.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,698.62/153.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.31

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