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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.36, 208.89 and 92.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.36, 208.89 and 92.36 is: 127.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.36 : 208.89 = 92.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.36/208.89 = 92.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.36x = 208.89 × 92.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.36x = 19,293.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,293.60/151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.47

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