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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 208.34 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 208.34 and 92.72 is: 127.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 208.34 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/208.34 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 208.34 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 19,318.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,318.04/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.96

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