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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.80, 230.58 and 92.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.80, 230.58 and 92.91 is: 139.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.80 : 230.58 = 92.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.80/230.58 = 92.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.80x = 230.58 × 92.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.80x = 21,424.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,424.05/153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.30

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