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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.14, 229.72 and 92.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.14, 229.72 and 92.24 is: 138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.14 : 229.72 = 92.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.14/229.72 = 92.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.14x = 229.72 × 92.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.14x = 21,189.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,189.37/153.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.37

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