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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.51, 230.60 and 92.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.51, 230.60 and 92.67 is: 139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.51 : 230.60 = 92.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.51/230.60 = 92.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.51x = 230.60 × 92.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.51x = 21,369.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,369.70/153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.21

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