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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.83, 228.98 and 94.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.83, 228.98 and 94.87 is: 142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.83 : 228.98 = 94.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.83/228.98 = 94.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.83x = 228.98 × 94.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.83x = 21,721.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,721.71/152.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.13

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