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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.57, 207.66 and 92.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.57, 207.66 and 92.37 is: 127.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.57 : 207.66 = 92.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.57/207.66 = 92.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.57x = 207.66 × 92.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.57x = 19,181.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,181.55/150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.39

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