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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.92, 208.27 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.92, 208.27 and 92.70 is: 127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.92 : 208.27 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.92/208.27 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.92x = 208.27 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.92x = 19,306.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,306.40/150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.93

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