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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.76, 230.36 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.76, 230.36 and 92.72 is: 138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.76 : 230.36 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.76/230.36 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.76x = 230.36 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.76x = 21,358.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,358.98/153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.91

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