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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.73, 228.84 and 84.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.73, 228.84 and 84.09 is: 125.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.73 : 228.84 = 84.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.73/228.84 = 84.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.73x = 228.84 × 84.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.73x = 19,243.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,243.16/152.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.99

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