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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.61, 213.26 and 92.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.61, 213.26 and 92.40 is: 127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.61 : 213.26 = 92.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.61/213.26 = 92.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.61x = 213.26 × 92.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.61x = 19,704.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,704.76/154.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.45

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