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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.98, 213.85 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.98, 213.85 and 92.80 is: 128.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.98 : 213.85 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.98/213.85 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.98x = 213.85 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.98x = 19,843.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,843.98/154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.04

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