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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.33, 195.05 and 92.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.33, 195.05 and 92.31 is: 127.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.33 : 195.05 = 92.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.33/195.05 = 92.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.33x = 195.05 × 92.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.33x = 18,005.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,005.95/141.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.41

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