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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.85, 208.17 and 92.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.85, 208.17 and 92.63 is: 127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.85 : 208.17 = 92.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.85/208.17 = 92.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.85x = 208.17 × 92.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.85x = 19,282.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,282.84/150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.83

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