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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.01, 227.43 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.01, 227.43 and 94.23 is: 140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.01 : 227.43 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.01/227.43 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.01x = 227.43 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.01x = 21,430.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,430.73/152.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.98

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