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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.73, 195.65 and 92.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.73, 195.65 and 92.59 is: 127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.73 : 195.65 = 92.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.73/195.65 = 92.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.73x = 195.65 × 92.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.73x = 18,115.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,115.23/141.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.82

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