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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.92, 195.99 and 92.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.92, 195.99 and 92.83 is: 128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.92 : 195.99 = 92.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.92/195.99 = 92.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.92x = 195.99 × 92.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.92x = 18,193.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,193.75/141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.20

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