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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.72, 230.16 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.72, 230.16 and 92.76 is: 138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.72 : 230.16 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.72/230.16 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.72x = 230.16 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.72x = 21,349.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,349.64/153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.89

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