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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.53, 213.18 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.53, 213.18 and 92.32 is: 127.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.53 : 213.18 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.53/213.18 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.53x = 213.18 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.53x = 19,680.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,680.78/154.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.36

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