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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.58, 195.37 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.58, 195.37 and 92.49 is: 127.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.58 : 195.37 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.58/195.37 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.58x = 195.37 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.58x = 18,069.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,069.77/141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.63

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