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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.14, 208.56 and 92.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.14, 208.56 and 92.14 is: 127.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.14 : 208.56 = 92.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.14/208.56 = 92.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.14x = 208.56 × 92.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.14x = 19,216.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,216.72/151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.15

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