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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.30, 229.68 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.30, 229.68 and 92.46 is: 138.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.30 : 229.68 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.30/229.68 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.30x = 229.68 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.30x = 21,236.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,236.21/153.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.53

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