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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.12, 208.59 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.12, 208.59 and 92.92 is: 128.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.12 : 208.59 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.12/208.59 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.12x = 208.59 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.12x = 19,382.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,382.18/151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.26

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