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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.80, 234.92 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.80, 234.92 and 92.48 is: 138.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.80 : 234.92 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.80/234.92 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.80x = 234.92 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.80x = 21,725.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,725.40/156.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.55

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