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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.38, 195 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.38, 195 and 92.28 is: 127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.38 : 195 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.38/195 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.38x = 195 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.38x = 17,994.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,994.60/141.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.28

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