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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.53, 210.38 and 94.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.53, 210.38 and 94.31 is: 130.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.53 : 210.38 = 94.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.53/210.38 = 94.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.53x = 210.38 × 94.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.53x = 19,840.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,840.94/152.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.08

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