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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.12, 152.87 and 84.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.12, 152.87 and 84.61 is: 126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.12 : 152.87 = 84.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.12/152.87 = 84.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.12x = 152.87 × 84.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.12x = 12,934.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,934.10/102.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.66

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