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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.30, 210.17 and 94.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.30, 210.17 and 94.07 is: 129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.30 : 210.17 = 94.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.30/210.17 = 94.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.30x = 210.17 × 94.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.30x = 19,771.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,771.45/152.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.82

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