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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.54, 209.16 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.54, 209.16 and 92.50 is: 127.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.54 : 209.16 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.54/209.16 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.54x = 209.16 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.54x = 19,347.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,347.30/151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.67

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