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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.98, 213.87 and 92.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.98, 213.87 and 92.82 is: 128.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.98 : 213.87 = 92.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.98/213.87 = 92.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.98x = 213.87 × 92.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.98x = 19,851.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,851.41/154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.09

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