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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.38, 207.42 and 92.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.38, 207.42 and 92.16 is: 127.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.38 : 207.42 = 92.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.38/207.42 = 92.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.38x = 207.42 × 92.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.38x = 19,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,115.83/150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.12

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