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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.43, 229.80 and 92.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.43, 229.80 and 92.62 is: 138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.43 : 229.80 = 92.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.43/229.80 = 92.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.43x = 229.80 × 92.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.43x = 21,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,284.08/153.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.72

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