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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.03, 229.49 and 84.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.03, 229.49 and 84.58 is: 126.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.03 : 229.49 = 84.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.03/229.49 = 84.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.03x = 229.49 × 84.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.03x = 19,410.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,410.45/153.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.84

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