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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.15, 228.12 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.15, 228.12 and 94.23 is: 141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.15 : 228.12 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.15/228.12 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.15x = 228.12 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.15x = 21,495.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,495.39/152.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.28

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