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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.07, 152.83 and 84.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.07, 152.83 and 84.11 is: 125.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.07 : 152.83 = 84.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.07/152.83 = 84.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.07x = 152.83 × 84.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.07x = 12,854.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,854.11/102.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.94

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