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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.90, 229.34 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.90, 229.34 and 92.42 is: 138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.90 : 229.34 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.90/229.34 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.90x = 229.34 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.90x = 21,195.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,195.60/152.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.62

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