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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.10, 229.30 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.10, 229.30 and 92.20 is: 138.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.10 : 229.30 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.10/229.30 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.10x = 229.30 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.10x = 21,141.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,141.46/153.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.09

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