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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.35, 228.63 and 94.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.35, 228.63 and 94.66 is: 142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.35 : 228.63 = 94.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.35/228.63 = 94.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.35x = 228.63 × 94.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.35x = 21,642.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,642.12/152.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.06

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