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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.36, 208.84 and 92.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.36, 208.84 and 92.36 is: 127.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.36 : 208.84 = 92.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.36/208.84 = 92.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.36x = 208.84 × 92.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.36x = 19,288.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,288.46/151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.43

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