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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.31, 212.97 and 92.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.31, 212.97 and 92.18 is: 127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.31 : 212.97 = 92.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.31/212.97 = 92.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.31x = 212.97 × 92.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.31x = 19,630.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,630.51/154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.22

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