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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.91, 211.08 and 94.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.91, 211.08 and 94.71 is: 130.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.91 : 211.08 = 94.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.91/211.08 = 94.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.91x = 211.08 × 94.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.91x = 19,991.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,991.39/152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.74

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