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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.96, 208.37 and 92.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.96, 208.37 and 92.79 is: 128.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.96 : 208.37 = 92.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.96/208.37 = 92.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.96x = 208.37 × 92.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.96x = 19,334.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,334.19/150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.07

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