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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.56, 209.16 and 92.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.56, 209.16 and 92.56 is: 127.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.56 : 209.16 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.56/209.16 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.56x = 209.16 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.56x = 19,359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,359.85/151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.74

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