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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.88, 208.15 and 92.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.88, 208.15 and 92.63 is: 127.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.88 : 208.15 = 92.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.88/208.15 = 92.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.88x = 208.15 × 92.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.88x = 19,279.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,279.66/150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.78

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