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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.30, 228.28 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.30, 228.28 and 94.37 is: 141.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.30 : 228.28 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.30/228.28 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.30x = 228.28 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.30x = 21,542.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,542.78/152.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.45

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