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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.99, 195.84 and 92.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.99, 195.84 and 92.90 is: 128.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.99 : 195.84 = 92.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.99/195.84 = 92.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.99x = 195.84 × 92.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.99x = 18,192.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,192.56/141.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.13

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