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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.77, 212.33 and 92.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.77, 212.33 and 92.99 is: 139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.77 : 212.33 = 92.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.77/212.33 = 92.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.77x = 212.33 × 92.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.77x = 19,744.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,744.10/141.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.27

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