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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.42, 230.40 and 92.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.42, 230.40 and 92.67 is: 139.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.42 : 230.40 = 92.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.42/230.40 = 92.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.42x = 230.40 × 92.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.42x = 21,351.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,351.17/153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.17

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