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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.52, 228.68 and 84.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.52, 228.68 and 84.02 is: 125.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.52 : 228.68 = 84.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.52/228.68 = 84.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.52x = 228.68 × 84.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.52x = 19,213.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,213.69/152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.97

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