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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.31, 228.18 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.31, 228.18 and 94.38 is: 141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.31 : 228.18 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.31/228.18 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.31x = 228.18 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.31x = 21,535.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,535.63/152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.39

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