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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.21, 194.78 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.21, 194.78 and 92.13 is: 127.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.21 : 194.78 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.21/194.78 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.21x = 194.78 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.21x = 17,944.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,944.62/141.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.08

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