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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.84, 230.88 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.84, 230.88 and 92.80 is: 139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.84 : 230.88 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.84/230.88 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.84x = 230.88 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.84x = 21,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,425.66/153.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.27

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