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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.88, 229.26 and 84.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.88, 229.26 and 84.33 is: 126.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.88 : 229.26 = 84.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.88/229.26 = 84.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.88x = 229.26 × 84.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.88x = 19,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,333.50/152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.46

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