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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.62, 228.59 and 94.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.62, 228.59 and 94.85 is: 142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.62 : 228.59 = 94.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.62/228.59 = 94.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.62x = 228.59 × 94.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.62x = 21,681.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,681.76/152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.06

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