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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.16, 229.52 and 84.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.16, 229.52 and 84.67 is: 126.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.16 : 229.52 = 84.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.16/229.52 = 84.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.16x = 229.52 × 84.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.16x = 19,433.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,433.10/153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.88

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