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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.65, 195.52 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.65, 195.52 and 92.54 is: 127.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.65 : 195.52 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.65/195.52 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.65x = 195.52 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.65x = 18,092.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,092.75/141.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.73

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