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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.09, 211.64 and 95.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.09, 211.64 and 95.53 is: 143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.09 : 211.64 = 95.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.09/211.64 = 95.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.09x = 211.64 × 95.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.09x = 20,217.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,217.97/141.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.30

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