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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 208.84 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 208.84 and 92.34 is: 127.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 208.84 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/208.84 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 208.84 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 19,284.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,284.29/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.44

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