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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.58, 213.24 and 92.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.58, 213.24 and 92.39 is: 127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.58 : 213.24 = 92.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.58/213.24 = 92.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.58x = 213.24 × 92.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.58x = 19,701.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,701.24/154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.45

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