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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.93, 195.86 and 82.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.93, 195.86 and 82.92 is: 114.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.93 : 195.86 = 82.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.93/195.86 = 82.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.93x = 195.86 × 82.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.93x = 16,240.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,240.71/141.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.43

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