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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.61, 213.40 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.61, 213.40 and 92.46 is: 127.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.61 : 213.40 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.61/213.40 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.61x = 213.40 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.61x = 19,730.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,730.68/154.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.61

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