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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154, 230.46 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154, 230.46 and 92.80 is: 138.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154 : 230.46 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154/230.46 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154x = 230.46 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154x = 21,386.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,386.69/154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.87

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