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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.68, 195.44 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.68, 195.44 and 92.58 is: 127.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.68 : 195.44 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.68/195.44 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.68x = 195.44 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.68x = 18,093.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,093.84/141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.71

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