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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.59, 195.43 and 92.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.59, 195.43 and 92.38 is: 127.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.59 : 195.43 = 92.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.59/195.43 = 92.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.59x = 195.43 × 92.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.59x = 18,053.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,053.82/141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.51

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