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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.49, 157.52 and 84.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.49, 157.52 and 84.84 is: 126.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.49 : 157.52 = 84.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.49/157.52 = 84.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.49x = 157.52 × 84.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.49x = 13,364.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,364.00/105.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.68

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