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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.97, 211.68 and 95.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.97, 211.68 and 95.43 is: 143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.97 : 211.68 = 95.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.97/211.68 = 95.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.97x = 211.68 × 95.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.97x = 20,200.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,200.62/140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.30

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