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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.28, 194.87 and 92.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.28, 194.87 and 92.14 is: 127.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.28 : 194.87 = 92.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.28/194.87 = 92.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.28x = 194.87 × 92.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.28x = 17,955.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,955.06/141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.09

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