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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.08, 211.80 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.08, 211.80 and 95.24 is: 142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.08 : 211.80 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.08/211.80 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.08x = 211.80 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.08x = 20,171.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,171.83/141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.98

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