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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.44, 208.98 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.44, 208.98 and 92.42 is: 127.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.44 : 208.98 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.44/208.98 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.44x = 208.98 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.44x = 19,313.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,313.93/151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.54

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