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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.77, 211.16 and 95.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.77, 211.16 and 95.01 is: 142.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.77 : 211.16 = 95.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.77/211.16 = 95.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.77x = 211.16 × 95.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.77x = 20,061.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,061.22/140.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.51

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