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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.46, 208.96 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.46, 208.96 and 92.44 is: 127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.46 : 208.96 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.46/208.96 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.46x = 208.96 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.46x = 19,316.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,316.26/151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.53

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