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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.81, 209.44 and 92.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.81, 209.44 and 92.77 is: 127.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.81 : 209.44 = 92.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.81/209.44 = 92.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.81x = 209.44 × 92.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.81x = 19,429.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,429.75/151.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.99

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