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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 151.47 and 84.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 151.47 and 84.96 is: 127.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 151.47 = 84.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/151.47 = 84.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 151.47 × 84.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 12,868.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,868.89/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.21

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