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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.65, 153.97 and 84.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.65, 153.97 and 84.42 is: 126.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.65 : 153.97 = 84.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.65/153.97 = 84.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.65x = 153.97 × 84.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.65x = 12,997.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,997.94/102.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.63

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