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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.32, 228.60 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.32, 228.60 and 94.64 is: 142.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.32 : 228.60 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.32/228.60 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.32x = 228.60 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.32x = 21,634.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,634.70/152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.03

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