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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.85, 228.94 and 94.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.85, 228.94 and 94.31 is: 141.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.85 : 228.94 = 94.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.85/228.94 = 94.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.85x = 228.94 × 94.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.85x = 21,590.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,590.81/152.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.25

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