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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.70, 230.46 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.70, 230.46 and 92.84 is: 139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.70 : 230.46 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.70/230.46 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.70x = 230.46 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.70x = 21,395.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,395.91/153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.21

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