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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.71, 195.42 and 92.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.71, 195.42 and 92.57 is: 127.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.71 : 195.42 = 92.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.71/195.42 = 92.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.71x = 195.42 × 92.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.71x = 18,089.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,089.05/141.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.65

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