Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.18, 153 and 84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 102.18, 153 and 84 is: 125.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102.18 : 153 = 84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102.18/153 = 84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102.18x = 153 × 84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102.18x = 12,852 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,852/102.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125.78
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