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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.83, 228.88 and 94.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.83, 228.88 and 94.89 is: 142.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.83 : 228.88 = 94.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.83/228.88 = 94.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.83x = 228.88 × 94.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.83x = 21,717.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,717.95/152.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.11

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