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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.63, 207.87 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.63, 207.87 and 92.42 is: 127.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.63 : 207.87 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.63/207.87 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.63x = 207.87 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.63x = 19,211.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,211.35/150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.54

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