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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.96, 195.80 and 92.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.96, 195.80 and 92.82 is: 128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.96 : 195.80 = 92.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.96/195.80 = 92.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.96x = 195.80 × 92.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.96x = 18,174.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,174.16/141.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.02

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