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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.80, 152.46 and 84.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.80, 152.46 and 84.79 is: 126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.80 : 152.46 = 84.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.80/152.46 = 84.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.80x = 152.46 × 84.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.80x = 12,926.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,926.70/101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.98

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