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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.47, 213.17 and 92.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.47, 213.17 and 92.31 is: 127.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.47 : 213.17 = 92.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.47/213.17 = 92.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.47x = 213.17 × 92.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.47x = 19,677.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,677.72/154.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.39

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