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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.61, 210.96 and 95.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.61, 210.96 and 95.13 is: 142.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.61 : 210.96 = 95.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.61/210.96 = 95.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.61x = 210.96 × 95.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.61x = 20,068.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,068.62/140.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.73

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