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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.99, 229.49 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.99, 229.49 and 95.16 is: 142.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.99 : 229.49 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.99/229.49 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.99x = 229.49 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.99x = 21,838.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,838.27/152.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.74

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