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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.17, 230.03 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.17, 230.03 and 92.42 is: 138.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.17 : 230.03 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.17/230.03 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.17x = 230.03 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.17x = 21,258.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,258.91/153.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.79

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