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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 231.61 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 231.61 and 92.80 is: 139.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 231.61 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/231.61 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 231.61 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 21,493.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,493.41/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.06

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