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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.68, 195.39 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.68, 195.39 and 92.50 is: 127.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.68 : 195.39 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.68/195.39 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.68x = 195.39 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.68x = 18,073.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,073.11/141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.57

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