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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.34, 229.69 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.34, 229.69 and 92.32 is: 138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.34 : 229.69 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.34/229.69 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.34x = 229.69 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.34x = 21,204.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,204.98/153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.29

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