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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.63, 152.43 and 84.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.63, 152.43 and 84.62 is: 126.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.63 : 152.43 = 84.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.63/152.43 = 84.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.63x = 152.43 × 84.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.63x = 12,899.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,899.33/101.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.92

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