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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.76, 212.52 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.76, 212.52 and 92.92 is: 139.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.76 : 212.52 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.76/212.52 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.76x = 212.52 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.76x = 19,747.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,747.36/141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.30

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