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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.90, 230.55 and 92.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.90, 230.55 and 92.85 is: 139.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.90 : 230.55 = 92.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.90/230.55 = 92.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.90x = 230.55 × 92.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.90x = 21,406.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,406.57/153.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.09

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