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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.68, 230.62 and 92.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.68, 230.62 and 92.78 is: 139.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.68 : 230.62 = 92.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.68/230.62 = 92.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.68x = 230.62 × 92.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.68x = 21,396.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,396.92/153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.23

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