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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.79, 208.14 and 92.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.79, 208.14 and 92.56 is: 127.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.79 : 208.14 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.79/208.14 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.79x = 208.14 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.79x = 19,265.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,265.44/150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.76

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