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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.96, 152.54 and 84.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.96, 152.54 and 84.68 is: 126.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.96 : 152.54 = 84.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.96/152.54 = 84.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.96x = 152.54 × 84.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.96x = 12,917.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,917.09/101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.69

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