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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.47, 195.15 and 92.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.47, 195.15 and 92.29 is: 127.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.47 : 195.15 = 92.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.47/195.15 = 92.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.47x = 195.15 × 92.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.47x = 18,010.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,010.39/141.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.31

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