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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.82, 210.81 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.82, 210.81 and 94.64 is: 130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.82 : 210.81 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.82/210.81 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.82x = 210.81 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.82x = 19,951.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,951.06/152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.55

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