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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.93, 230.63 and 92.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.93, 230.63 and 92.95 is: 139.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.93 : 230.63 = 92.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.93/230.63 = 92.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.93x = 230.63 × 92.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.93x = 21,436.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,436.02/153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.26

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