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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.62, 210.72 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.62, 210.72 and 94.44 is: 130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.62 : 210.72 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.62/210.72 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.62x = 210.72 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.62x = 19,899.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,899.63/152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.38

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