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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.61, 210.61 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.61, 210.61 and 94.38 is: 130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.61 : 210.61 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.61/210.61 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.61x = 210.61 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.61x = 19,877.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,877.37/152.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.25

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