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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.39, 152.06 and 84.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.39, 152.06 and 84.38 is: 126.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.39 : 152.06 = 84.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.39/152.06 = 84.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.39x = 152.06 × 84.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.39x = 12,829.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,829.64/101.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.54

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