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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.99, 229.43 and 95.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.99, 229.43 and 95.28 is: 142.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.99 : 229.43 = 95.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.99/229.43 = 95.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.99x = 229.43 × 95.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.99x = 21,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,859.47/152.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.88

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