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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.57, 210.51 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.57, 210.51 and 94.32 is: 130.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.57 : 210.51 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.57/210.51 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.57x = 210.51 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.57x = 19,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,855.30/152.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.14

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