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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 229.44 and 84.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 229.44 and 84.42 is: 126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 229.44 = 84.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/229.44 = 84.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 229.44 × 84.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 19,369.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,369.32/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.60

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