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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.95, 213.90 and 92.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.95, 213.90 and 92.79 is: 128.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.95 : 213.90 = 92.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.95/213.90 = 92.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.95x = 213.90 × 92.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.95x = 19,847.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,847.78/154.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.09

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