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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.62, 229.08 and 84.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.62, 229.08 and 84.17 is: 126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.62 : 229.08 = 84.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.62/229.08 = 84.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.62x = 229.08 × 84.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.62x = 19,281.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,281.66/152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.34

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