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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.31, 229.99 and 92.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.31, 229.99 and 92.43 is: 138.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.31 : 229.99 = 92.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.31/229.99 = 92.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.31x = 229.99 × 92.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.31x = 21,257.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,257.98/153.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.66

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