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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.01, 231.21 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.01, 231.21 and 92.42 is: 138.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.01 : 231.21 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.01/231.21 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.01x = 231.21 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.01x = 21,368.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,368.14/154.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.74

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