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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.73, 213.55 and 92.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.73, 213.55 and 92.56 is: 127.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.73 : 213.55 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.73/213.55 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.73x = 213.55 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.73x = 19,766.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,766.19/154.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.75

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