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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.91, 229.15 and 84.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.91, 229.15 and 84.33 is: 126.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.91 : 229.15 = 84.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.91/229.15 = 84.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.91x = 229.15 × 84.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.91x = 19,324.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,324.22/152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.38

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