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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.55, 211.90 and 84.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.55, 211.90 and 84.55 is: 116.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.55 : 211.90 = 84.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.55/211.90 = 84.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.55x = 211.90 × 84.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.55x = 17,915.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,915.19/153.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.68

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