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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.57, 211.92 and 84.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.57, 211.92 and 84.57 is: 116.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.57 : 211.92 = 84.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.57/211.92 = 84.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.57x = 211.92 × 84.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.57x = 17,920.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,920.59/153.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.70

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