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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.27, 153.72 and 84.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.27, 153.72 and 84.99 is: 127.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.27 : 153.72 = 84.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.27/153.72 = 84.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.27x = 153.72 × 84.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.27x = 13,064.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,064.66/102.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.75

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