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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.40, 195.13 and 92.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.40, 195.13 and 92.24 is: 127.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.40 : 195.13 = 92.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.40/195.13 = 92.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.40x = 195.13 × 92.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.40x = 17,998.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,998.92/141.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.29

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