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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.79, 229.40 and 94.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.79, 229.40 and 94.84 is: 142.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.79 : 229.40 = 94.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.79/229.40 = 94.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.79x = 229.40 × 94.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.79x = 21,755.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,755.60/152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.39

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