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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.98, 228.10 and 94.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.98, 228.10 and 94.30 is: 141.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.98 : 228.10 = 94.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.98/228.10 = 94.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.98x = 228.10 × 94.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.98x = 21,509.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,509.83/151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.53

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