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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.72, 213.46 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.72, 213.46 and 92.54 is: 127.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.72 : 213.46 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.72/213.46 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.72x = 213.46 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.72x = 19,753.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,753.59/154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.67

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