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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.76, 229.34 and 84.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.76, 229.34 and 84.52 is: 126.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.76 : 229.34 = 84.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.76/229.34 = 84.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.76x = 229.34 × 84.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.76x = 19,383.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,383.82/152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.89

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