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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.97, 213.84 and 92.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.97, 213.84 and 92.79 is: 128.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.97 : 213.84 = 92.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.97/213.84 = 92.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.97x = 213.84 × 92.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.97x = 19,842.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,842.75/154.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.05

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