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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.91, 213.78 and 92.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.91, 213.78 and 92.73 is: 127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.91 : 213.78 = 92.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.91/213.78 = 92.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.91x = 213.78 × 92.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.91x = 19,823.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,823.82/154.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.97

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