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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.49, 228.75 and 94.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.49, 228.75 and 94.67 is: 142.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.49 : 228.75 = 94.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.49/228.75 = 94.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.49x = 228.75 × 94.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.49x = 21,654.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,654.15/152.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.00

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