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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.35, 212.99 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.35, 212.99 and 92.20 is: 127.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.35 : 212.99 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.35/212.99 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.35x = 212.99 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.35x = 19,637.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,637.68/154.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.23

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