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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.18, 212.74 and 92.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.18, 212.74 and 92.03 is: 126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.18 : 212.74 = 92.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.18/212.74 = 92.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.18x = 212.74 × 92.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.18x = 19,578.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,578.46/154.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.98

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