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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.94, 229.11 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.94, 229.11 and 92.04 is: 137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.94 : 229.11 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.94/229.11 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.94x = 229.11 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.94x = 21,086.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,086.82/152.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.88

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