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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.92, 210.96 and 95.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.92, 210.96 and 95.32 is: 142.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.92 : 210.96 = 95.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.92/210.96 = 95.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.92x = 210.96 × 95.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.92x = 20,108.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,108.71/140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.70

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