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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.47, 208.97 and 92.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.47, 208.97 and 92.43 is: 127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.47 : 208.97 = 92.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.47/208.97 = 92.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.47x = 208.97 × 92.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.47x = 19,315.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,315.10/151.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.52

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