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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.31, 210.20 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.31, 210.20 and 94.11 is: 129.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.31 : 210.20 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.31/210.20 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.31x = 210.20 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.31x = 19,781.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,781.92/152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.88

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