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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.14, 229.70 and 84.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.14, 229.70 and 84.79 is: 127.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.14 : 229.70 = 84.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.14/229.70 = 84.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.14x = 229.70 × 84.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.14x = 19,476.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,476.26/153.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.18

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