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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.25, 211.73 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.25, 211.73 and 92.54 is: 138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.25 : 211.73 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.25/211.73 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.25x = 211.73 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.25x = 19,593.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,593.49/141.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.72

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