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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.03, 152.24 and 84.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.03, 152.24 and 84.29 is: 127.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.03 : 152.24 = 84.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.03/152.24 = 84.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.03x = 152.24 × 84.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.03x = 12,832.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,832.31/101.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.01

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