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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.28, 229.98 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.28, 229.98 and 92.44 is: 138.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.28 : 229.98 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.28/229.98 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.28x = 229.98 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.28x = 21,259.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,259.35/153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.70

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