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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.55, 211.92 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.55, 211.92 and 92.64 is: 138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.55 : 211.92 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.55/211.92 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.55x = 211.92 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.55x = 19,632.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,632.27/141.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.69

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