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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.60, 230.28 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.60, 230.28 and 92.64 is: 138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.60 : 230.28 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.60/230.28 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.60x = 230.28 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.60x = 21,333.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,333.14/153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.89

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