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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.31, 208.83 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.31, 208.83 and 92.34 is: 127.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.31 : 208.83 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.31/208.83 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.31x = 208.83 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.31x = 19,282.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,282.58/151.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.44

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