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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.09, 208.53 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.09, 208.53 and 92.13 is: 127.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.09 : 208.53 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.09/208.53 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.09x = 208.53 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.09x = 19,211.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,211.87/151.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.16

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