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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.22, 194.78 and 92.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.22, 194.78 and 92.06 is: 126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.22 : 194.78 = 92.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.22/194.78 = 92.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.22x = 194.78 × 92.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.22x = 17,931.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,931.45/141.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.98

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