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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.15, 228.17 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.15, 228.17 and 94.37 is: 141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.15 : 228.17 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.15/228.17 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.15x = 228.17 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.15x = 21,531.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,531.50/152.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.52

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