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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.81, 213.67 and 92.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.81, 213.67 and 92.68 is: 127.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.81 : 213.67 = 92.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.81/213.67 = 92.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.81x = 213.67 × 92.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.81x = 19,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,802.52/154.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.91

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