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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.25, 211.77 and 92.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.25, 211.77 and 92.51 is: 138.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.25 : 211.77 = 92.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.25/211.77 = 92.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.25x = 211.77 × 92.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.25x = 19,591.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,591.37/141.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.70

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