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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.63, 213.41 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.63, 213.41 and 92.50 is: 127.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.63 : 213.41 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.63/213.41 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.63x = 213.41 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.63x = 19,740.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,740.12/154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.66

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