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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.94, 213.87 and 92.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.94, 213.87 and 92.79 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.94 : 213.87 = 92.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.94/213.87 = 92.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.94x = 213.87 × 92.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.94x = 19,843.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,843.46/154.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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