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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.15, 228.37 and 94.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.15, 228.37 and 94.49 is: 141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.15 : 228.37 = 94.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.15/228.37 = 94.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.15x = 228.37 × 94.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.15x = 21,577.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,577.30/152.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.81

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