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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.98, 195.93 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.98, 195.93 and 92.84 is: 128.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.98 : 195.93 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.98/195.93 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.98x = 195.93 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.98x = 18,189.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,189.16/141.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.12

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