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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.66, 213.47 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.66, 213.47 and 92.50 is: 127.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.66 : 213.47 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.66/213.47 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.66x = 213.47 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.66x = 19,745.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,745.98/154.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.67

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