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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.56, 207.72 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.56, 207.72 and 92.32 is: 127.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.56 : 207.72 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.56/207.72 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.56x = 207.72 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.56x = 19,176.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,176.71/150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.37

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