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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.73, 211.39 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.73, 211.39 and 95.16 is: 142.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.73 : 211.39 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.73/211.39 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.73x = 211.39 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.73x = 20,115.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,115.87/140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.94

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