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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.55, 213.30 and 92.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.55, 213.30 and 92.40 is: 127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.55 : 213.30 = 92.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.55/213.30 = 92.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.55x = 213.30 × 92.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.55x = 19,708.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,708.92/154.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.53

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