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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.52, 228.84 and 84.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.52, 228.84 and 84.12 is: 126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.52 : 228.84 = 84.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.52/228.84 = 84.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.52x = 228.84 × 84.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.52x = 19,250.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,250.02/152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.21

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