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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.63, 228.86 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.63, 228.86 and 84.14 is: 126.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.63 : 228.86 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.63/228.86 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.63x = 228.86 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.63x = 19,256.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,256.28/152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.16

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