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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 151.53 and 84.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 151.53 and 84.87 is: 127.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 151.53 = 84.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/151.53 = 84.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 151.53 × 84.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 12,860.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,860.35/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.13

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