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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.72, 213.44 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.72, 213.44 and 92.48 is: 127.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.72 : 213.44 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.72/213.44 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.72x = 213.44 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.72x = 19,738.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,738.93/154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.58

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