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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.35, 228.25 and 94.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.35, 228.25 and 94.39 is: 141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.35 : 228.25 = 94.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.35/228.25 = 94.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.35x = 228.25 × 94.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.35x = 21,544.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,544.52/152.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.41

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