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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.93, 229.47 and 92.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.93, 229.47 and 92.18 is: 138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.93 : 229.47 = 92.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.93/229.47 = 92.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.93x = 229.47 × 92.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.93x = 21,152.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,152.54/152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.32

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