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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.41, 211.96 and 92.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.41, 211.96 and 92.53 is: 138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.41 : 211.96 = 92.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.41/211.96 = 92.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.41x = 211.96 × 92.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.41x = 19,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,612.66/141.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.69

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