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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.90, 228.11 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.90, 228.11 and 94.25 is: 141.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.90 : 228.11 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.90/228.11 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.90x = 228.11 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.90x = 21,499.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,499.47/151.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.54

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