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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.34, 229.71 and 84.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.34, 229.71 and 84.89 is: 127.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.34 : 229.71 = 84.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.34/229.71 = 84.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.34x = 229.71 × 84.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.34x = 19,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,500.08/153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.17

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