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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.19, 211.70 and 92.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.19, 211.70 and 92.38 is: 138.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.19 : 211.70 = 92.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.19/211.70 = 92.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.19x = 211.70 × 92.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.19x = 19,556.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,556.43/141.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.51

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