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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.92, 229.65 and 92.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.92, 229.65 and 92.17 is: 138.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.92 : 229.65 = 92.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.92/229.65 = 92.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.92x = 229.65 × 92.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.92x = 21,166.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,166.84/152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.42

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