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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 228.14 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 228.14 and 94.40 is: 141.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 228.14 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/228.14 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 228.14 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 21,536.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,536.42/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.54

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