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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.65, 210.96 and 95.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.65, 210.96 and 95.29 is: 142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.65 : 210.96 = 95.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.65/210.96 = 95.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.65x = 210.96 × 95.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.65x = 20,102.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,102.38/140.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.92

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