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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.45, 152.15 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.45, 152.15 and 84.44 is: 126.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.45 : 152.15 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.45/152.15 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.45x = 152.15 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.45x = 12,847.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,847.50/101.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.64

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