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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.63, 230.51 and 92.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.63, 230.51 and 92.81 is: 139.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.63 : 230.51 = 92.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.63/230.51 = 92.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.63x = 230.51 × 92.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.63x = 21,392.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,392.02/153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.24

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