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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.69, 228.87 and 84.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.69, 228.87 and 84.29 is: 126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.69 : 228.87 = 84.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.69/228.87 = 84.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.69x = 228.87 × 84.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.69x = 19,290.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,290.31/152.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.34

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