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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.73, 210.94 and 95.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.73, 210.94 and 95.09 is: 142.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.73 : 210.94 = 95.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.73/210.94 = 95.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.73x = 210.94 × 95.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.73x = 20,056.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,056.75/140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.52

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