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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.04, 228.32 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.04, 228.32 and 94.60 is: 142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.04 : 228.32 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.04/228.32 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.04x = 228.32 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.04x = 21,598.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,598.03/152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.05

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