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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.43, 213.13 and 92.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.43, 213.13 and 92.31 is: 127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.43 : 213.13 = 92.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.43/213.13 = 92.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.43x = 213.13 × 92.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.43x = 19,674.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,674.03/154.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.40

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