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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.32, 194.96 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.32, 194.96 and 92.22 is: 127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.32 : 194.96 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.32/194.96 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.32x = 194.96 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.32x = 17,979.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,979.21/141.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.22

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