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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.57, 228.67 and 84.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.57, 228.67 and 84.13 is: 126.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.57 : 228.67 = 84.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.57/228.67 = 84.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.57x = 228.67 × 84.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.57x = 19,238.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,238.01/152.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.09

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