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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.55, 230.43 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.55, 230.43 and 92.49 is: 138.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.55 : 230.43 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.55/230.43 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.55x = 230.43 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.55x = 21,313.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,313.12/153.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.81

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