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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.54, 212.10 and 92.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.54, 212.10 and 92.73 is: 138.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.54 : 212.10 = 92.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.54/212.10 = 92.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.54x = 212.10 × 92.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.54x = 19,668.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,668.03/141.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.96

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