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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 228.96 and 84.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 228.96 and 84.36 is: 126.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 228.96 = 84.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/228.96 = 84.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 228.96 × 84.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 19,315.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,315.07/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.24

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