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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 228.60 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 228.60 and 94.88 is: 142.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 228.60 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/228.60 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 228.60 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 21,689.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,689.57/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.10

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