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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.45, 228.50 and 84.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.45, 228.50 and 84.01 is: 125.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.45 : 228.50 = 84.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.45/228.50 = 84.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.45x = 228.50 × 84.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.45x = 19,196.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,196.29/152.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.92

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