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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.57, 228.90 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.57, 228.90 and 94.70 is: 142.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.57 : 228.90 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.57/228.90 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.57x = 228.90 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.57x = 21,675.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,675.69/152.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.08

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