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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.17, 229.50 and 92.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.17, 229.50 and 92.17 is: 138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.17 : 229.50 = 92.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.17/229.50 = 92.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.17x = 229.50 × 92.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.17x = 21,153.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,153.36/153.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.10

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