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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.78, 228.62 and 95.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.78, 228.62 and 95.00 is: 142.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.78 : 228.62 = 95.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.78/228.62 = 95.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.78x = 228.62 × 95.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.78x = 21,717.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,717.99/152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.16

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