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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.23, 230.05 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.23, 230.05 and 92.48 is: 138.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.23 : 230.05 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.23/230.05 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.23x = 230.05 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.23x = 21,275.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,275.02/153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.84

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