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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.75, 211.11 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.75, 211.11 and 95.12 is: 142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.75 : 211.11 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.75/211.11 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.75x = 211.11 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.75x = 20,080.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,080.78/140.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.67

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