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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.26, 230.07 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.26, 230.07 and 92.42 is: 138.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.26 : 230.07 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.26/230.07 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.26x = 230.07 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.26x = 21,263.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,263.07/153.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.74

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