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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.34, 152.32 and 84.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.34, 152.32 and 84.33 is: 126.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.34 : 152.32 = 84.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.34/152.32 = 84.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.34x = 152.32 × 84.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.34x = 12,843.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,843.96/101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.75

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