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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.63, 209.18 and 92.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.63, 209.18 and 92.59 is: 127.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.63 : 209.18 = 92.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.63/209.18 = 92.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.63x = 209.18 × 92.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.63x = 19,367.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,367.68/151.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.73

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