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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.96, 211.50 and 95.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.96, 211.50 and 95.42 is: 143.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.96 : 211.50 = 95.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.96/211.50 = 95.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.96x = 211.50 × 95.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.96x = 20,181.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,181.33/140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.17

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