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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.40, 229.84 and 92.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.40, 229.84 and 92.45 is: 138.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.40 : 229.84 = 92.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.40/229.84 = 92.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.40x = 229.84 × 92.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.40x = 21,248.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,248.71/153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.52

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