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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.08, 228.35 and 94.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.08, 228.35 and 94.30 is: 141.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.08 : 228.35 = 94.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.08/228.35 = 94.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.08x = 228.35 × 94.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.08x = 21,533.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,533.07/152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.59

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