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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.96, 213.83 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.96, 213.83 and 92.80 is: 128.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.96 : 213.83 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.96/213.83 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.96x = 213.83 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.96x = 19,842.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,842.96/154.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.05

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