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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 228.18 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 228.18 and 94.70 is: 141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 228.18 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/228.18 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 228.18 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 21,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,608.65/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.71

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