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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.57, 195.44 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.57, 195.44 and 92.61 is: 127.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.57 : 195.44 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.57/195.44 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.57x = 195.44 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.57x = 18,099.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,099.24/141.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.85

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