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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.34, 229.55 and 92.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.34, 229.55 and 92.29 is: 138.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.34 : 229.55 = 92.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.34/229.55 = 92.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.34x = 229.55 × 92.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.34x = 21,184.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,184.02/153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.16

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