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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.92, 231 and 92.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.92, 231 and 92.87 is: 139.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.92 : 231 = 92.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.92/231 = 92.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.92x = 231 × 92.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.92x = 21,452.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,452.97/153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.38

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