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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.85, 229.34 and 92.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.85, 229.34 and 92.03 is: 138.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.85 : 229.34 = 92.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.85/229.34 = 92.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.85x = 229.34 × 92.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.85x = 21,104.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,104.55/152.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.07

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