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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.29, 229.68 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.29, 229.68 and 92.30 is: 138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.29 : 229.68 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.29/229.68 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.29x = 229.68 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.29x = 21,199.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,199.52/153.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.29

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