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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.09, 229.27 and 92.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.09, 229.27 and 92.09 is: 137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.09 : 229.27 = 92.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.09/229.27 = 92.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.09x = 229.27 × 92.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.09x = 21,112.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,112.10/153.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.91

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