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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.25, 194.93 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.25, 194.93 and 92.21 is: 127.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.25 : 194.93 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.25/194.93 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.25x = 194.93 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.25x = 17,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,974.52/141.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.25

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