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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.85, 229.45 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.85, 229.45 and 84.44 is: 126.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.85 : 229.45 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.85/229.45 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.85x = 229.45 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.85x = 19,373.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,373.40/152.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.75

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