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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.68, 228.45 and 93.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.68, 228.45 and 93.90 is: 140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.68 : 228.45 = 93.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.68/228.45 = 93.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.68x = 228.45 × 93.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.68x = 21,452.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,452.31/152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.50

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