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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.51, 230.27 and 92.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.51, 230.27 and 92.63 is: 138.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.51 : 230.27 = 92.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.51/230.27 = 92.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.51x = 230.27 × 92.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.51x = 21,328.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,328.30/153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.94

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