Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.96, 229.44 and 92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 152.96, 229.44 and 92 is: 138
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152.96 : 229.44 = 92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152.96/229.44 = 92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152.96x = 229.44 × 92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152.96x = 21,108.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,108.48/152.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138
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