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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 213.72 and 92.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 213.72 and 92.71 is: 127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 213.72 = 92.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/213.72 = 92.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 213.72 × 92.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 19,813.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,813.90/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.93

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