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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.18, 212.80 and 92.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.18, 212.80 and 92.02 is: 127.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.18 : 212.80 = 92.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.18/212.80 = 92.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.18x = 212.80 × 92.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.18x = 19,581.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,581.86/154.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.01

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