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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.79, 195.62 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.79, 195.62 and 92.70 is: 127.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.79 : 195.62 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.79/195.62 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.79x = 195.62 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.79x = 18,133.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,133.08/141.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.89

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