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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.27, 212.79 and 92.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.27, 212.79 and 92.05 is: 126.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.27 : 212.79 = 92.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.27/212.79 = 92.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.27x = 212.79 × 92.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.27x = 19,585.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,585.80/154.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.96

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