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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.60, 211.96 and 84.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.60, 211.96 and 84.60 is: 116.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.60 : 211.96 = 84.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.60/211.96 = 84.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.60x = 211.96 × 84.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.60x = 17,930.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,930.76/153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.74

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