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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.70, 195.46 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.70, 195.46 and 92.49 is: 127.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.70 : 195.46 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.70/195.46 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.70x = 195.46 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.70x = 18,078.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,078.75/141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.59

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