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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156, 215.27 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156, 215.27 and 92.12 is: 127.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156 : 215.27 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156/215.27 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156x = 215.27 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156x = 19,829.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,829.14/156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.11

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