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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.42, 193.92 and 127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.42, 193.92 and 127.55 is: 174.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.42 : 193.92 = 127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.42/193.92 = 127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.42x = 193.92 × 127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.42x = 24,734.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,734.50/141.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.90

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