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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.71, 211.14 and 94.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.71, 211.14 and 94.96 is: 142.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.71 : 211.14 = 94.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.71/211.14 = 94.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.71x = 211.14 × 94.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.71x = 20,049.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,049.62/140.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.49

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