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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.40, 213.02 and 92.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.40, 213.02 and 92.24 is: 127.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.40 : 213.02 = 92.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.40/213.02 = 92.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.40x = 213.02 × 92.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.40x = 19,647.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,647.67/154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.25

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