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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.09, 227.47 and 94.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.09, 227.47 and 94.17 is: 140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.09 : 227.47 = 94.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.09/227.47 = 94.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.09x = 227.47 × 94.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.09x = 21,420.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,420.85/152.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.84

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