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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.25, 153.96 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.25, 153.96 and 84.14 is: 126.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.25 : 153.96 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.25/153.96 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.25x = 153.96 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.25x = 12,954.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,954.28/102.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.69

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