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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.77, 195.59 and 92.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.77, 195.59 and 92.69 is: 127.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.77 : 195.59 = 92.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.77/195.59 = 92.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.77x = 195.59 × 92.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.77x = 18,129.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,129.24/141.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.88

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