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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.53, 195.30 and 92.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.53, 195.30 and 92.33 is: 127.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.53 : 195.30 = 92.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.53/195.30 = 92.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.53x = 195.30 × 92.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.53x = 18,032.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,032.05/141.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.41

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