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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.96, 229.03 and 92.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.96, 229.03 and 92.00 is: 137.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.96 : 229.03 = 92.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.96/229.03 = 92.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.96x = 229.03 × 92.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.96x = 21,071.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,071.50/152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.76

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