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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.93, 195.91 and 92.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.93, 195.91 and 92.82 is: 128.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.93 : 195.91 = 92.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.93/195.91 = 92.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.93x = 195.91 × 92.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.93x = 18,183.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,183.57/141.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.11

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