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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.62, 213.37 and 92.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.62, 213.37 and 92.45 is: 127.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.62 : 213.37 = 92.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.62/213.37 = 92.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.62x = 213.37 × 92.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.62x = 19,726.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,726.36/154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.58

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