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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.84, 229.50 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.84, 229.50 and 95.16 is: 142.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.84 : 229.50 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.84/229.50 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.84x = 229.50 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.84x = 21,839.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,839.22/152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.89

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