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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 227.91 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 227.91 and 94.26 is: 141.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 227.91 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/227.91 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 227.91 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 21,482.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,482.80/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.24

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