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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.91, 153.57 and 84.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.91, 153.57 and 84.27 is: 126.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.91 : 153.57 = 84.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.91/153.57 = 84.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.91x = 153.57 × 84.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.91x = 12,941.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,941.34/101.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.99

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