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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.39, 228.72 and 94.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.39, 228.72 and 94.43 is: 141.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.39 : 228.72 = 94.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.39/228.72 = 94.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.39x = 228.72 × 94.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.39x = 21,598.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,598.03/152.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.73

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