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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.34, 228.34 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.34, 228.34 and 94.56 is: 141.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.34 : 228.34 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.34/228.34 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.34x = 228.34 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.34x = 21,591.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,591.83/152.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.73

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