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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.58, 213.31 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.58, 213.31 and 92.41 is: 127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.58 : 213.31 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.58/213.31 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.58x = 213.31 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.58x = 19,711.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,711.52/154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.52

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