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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.49, 213.21 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.49, 213.21 and 92.32 is: 127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.49 : 213.21 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.49/213.21 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.49x = 213.21 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.49x = 19,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,682.02/154.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.40

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