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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.54, 228.72 and 84.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.54, 228.72 and 84.10 is: 126.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.54 : 228.72 = 84.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.54/228.72 = 84.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.54x = 228.72 × 84.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.54x = 19,234.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,234.81/152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.09

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