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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.87, 211.10 and 95.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.87, 211.10 and 95.06 is: 142.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.87 : 211.10 = 95.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.87/211.10 = 95.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.87x = 211.10 × 95.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.87x = 20,067.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,067.22/140.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.45

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