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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.94, 195.78 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.94, 195.78 and 92.86 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.94 : 195.78 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.94/195.78 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.94x = 195.78 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.94x = 18,180.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,180.13/141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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