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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.96, 228.24 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.96, 228.24 and 94.20 is: 141.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.96 : 228.24 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.96/228.24 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.96x = 228.24 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.96x = 21,500.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,500.21/151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.49

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