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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.92, 235.38 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.92, 235.38 and 92.76 is: 139.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.92 : 235.38 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.92/235.38 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.92x = 235.38 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.92x = 21,833.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,833.85/156.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.14

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