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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.65, 230.11 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.65, 230.11 and 92.64 is: 138.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.65 : 230.11 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.65/230.11 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.65x = 230.11 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.65x = 21,317.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,317.39/153.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.74

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