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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.64, 154.26 and 84.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.64, 154.26 and 84.72 is: 127.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.64 : 154.26 = 84.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.64/154.26 = 84.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.64x = 154.26 × 84.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.64x = 13,068.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,068.52/102.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.33

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