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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.34, 208.70 and 92.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.34, 208.70 and 92.33 is: 127.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.34 : 208.70 = 92.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.34/208.70 = 92.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.34x = 208.70 × 92.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.34x = 19,269.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,269.33/151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.33

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