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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.47, 228.85 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.47, 228.85 and 84.14 is: 126.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.47 : 228.85 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.47/228.85 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.47x = 228.85 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.47x = 19,253.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,253.87/152.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.28

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