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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.76, 230.34 and 92.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.76, 230.34 and 92.74 is: 138.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.76 : 230.34 = 92.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.76/230.34 = 92.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.76x = 230.34 × 92.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.76x = 21,361.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,361.73/153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.93

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