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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.74, 209.39 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.74, 209.39 and 92.75 is: 127.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.74 : 209.39 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.74/209.39 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.74x = 209.39 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.74x = 19,419.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,419.41/151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.98

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