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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.42, 210.26 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.42, 210.26 and 94.16 is: 129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.42 : 210.26 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.42/210.26 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.42x = 210.26 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.42x = 19,796.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,796.56/152.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.89

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