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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.87, 213.70 and 92.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.87, 213.70 and 92.71 is: 127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.87 : 213.70 = 92.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.87/213.70 = 92.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.87x = 213.70 × 92.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.87x = 19,812.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,812.13/154.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.93

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