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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.83, 210.93 and 94.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.83, 210.93 and 94.62 is: 130.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.83 : 210.93 = 94.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.83/210.93 = 94.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.83x = 210.93 × 94.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.83x = 19,958.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,958.20/152.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.59

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