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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.82, 208.12 and 92.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.82, 208.12 and 92.59 is: 127.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.82 : 208.12 = 92.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.82/208.12 = 92.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.82x = 208.12 × 92.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.82x = 19,269.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,269.83/150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.77

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