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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.98, 211.32 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.98, 211.32 and 95.22 is: 142.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.98 : 211.32 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.98/211.32 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.98x = 211.32 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.98x = 20,121.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,121.89/140.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.73

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