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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.19, 150.15 and 84.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.19, 150.15 and 84.17 is: 126.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.19 : 150.15 = 84.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.19/150.15 = 84.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.19x = 150.15 × 84.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.19x = 12,638.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,638.13/100.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.14

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