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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.48, 230.26 and 92.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.48, 230.26 and 92.68 is: 139.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.48 : 230.26 = 92.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.48/230.26 = 92.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.48x = 230.26 × 92.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.48x = 21,340.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,340.50/153.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.04

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