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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.45, 194.99 and 92.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.45, 194.99 and 92.24 is: 127.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.45 : 194.99 = 92.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.45/194.99 = 92.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.45x = 194.99 × 92.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.45x = 17,985.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,985.42/141.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.15

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