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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.24, 212.88 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.24, 212.88 and 92.08 is: 127.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.24 : 212.88 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.24/212.88 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.24x = 212.88 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.24x = 19,601.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,601.99/154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.09

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