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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.12, 151.33 and 84.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.12, 151.33 and 84.89 is: 127.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.12 : 151.33 = 84.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.12/151.33 = 84.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.12x = 151.33 × 84.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.12x = 12,845.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,845.86/101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.04

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