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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.74, 230.52 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.74, 230.52 and 92.84 is: 139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.74 : 230.52 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.74/230.52 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.74x = 230.52 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.74x = 21,401.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,401.48/153.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.21

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