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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.48, 234.66 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.48, 234.66 and 92.28 is: 138.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.48 : 234.66 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.48/234.66 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.48x = 234.66 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.48x = 21,654.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,654.42/156.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.38

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