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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.54, 207.72 and 92.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.54, 207.72 and 92.40 is: 127.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.54 : 207.72 = 92.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.54/207.72 = 92.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.54x = 207.72 × 92.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.54x = 19,193.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,193.33/150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.50

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