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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.61, 213.41 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.61, 213.41 and 92.42 is: 127.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.61 : 213.41 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.61/213.41 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.61x = 213.41 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.61x = 19,722.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,722.89/154.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.57

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