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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.84, 212.49 and 92.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.84, 212.49 and 92.97 is: 139.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.84 : 212.49 = 92.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.84/212.49 = 92.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.84x = 212.49 × 92.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.84x = 19,755.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,755.20/141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.28

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