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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.39, 153.88 and 84.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.39, 153.88 and 84.46 is: 126.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.39 : 153.88 = 84.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.39/153.88 = 84.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.39x = 153.88 × 84.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.39x = 12,996.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,996.70/102.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.93

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