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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.95, 229.24 and 84.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.95, 229.24 and 84.52 is: 126.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.95 : 229.24 = 84.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.95/229.24 = 84.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.95x = 229.24 × 84.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.95x = 19,375.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,375.36/152.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.68

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