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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.38, 228.24 and 94.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.38, 228.24 and 94.62 is: 141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.38 : 228.24 = 94.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.38/228.24 = 94.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.38x = 228.24 × 94.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.38x = 21,596.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,596.14/152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.72

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