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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.42, 228.77 and 84.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.42, 228.77 and 84.01 is: 126.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.42 : 228.77 = 84.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.42/228.77 = 84.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.42x = 228.77 × 84.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.42x = 19,217.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,217.40/152.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.08

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