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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.70, 195.41 and 92.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.70, 195.41 and 92.60 is: 127.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.70 : 195.41 = 92.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.70/195.41 = 92.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.70x = 195.41 × 92.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.70x = 18,093.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,093.99/141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.70

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