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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.05, 211.17 and 92.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.05, 211.17 and 92.15 is: 137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.05 : 211.17 = 92.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.05/211.17 = 92.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.05x = 211.17 × 92.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.05x = 19,458.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,458.26/141.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.96

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