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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.50, 210.42 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.50, 210.42 and 94.26 is: 130.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.50 : 210.42 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.50/210.42 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.50x = 210.42 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.50x = 19,834.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,834.19/152.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.06

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