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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 208.59 and 92.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 208.59 and 92.15 is: 127.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 208.59 = 92.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/208.59 = 92.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 208.59 × 92.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 19,220.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,220.53/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.15

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