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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 211.40 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 211.40 and 95.48 is: 143.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 211.40 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/211.40 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 211.40 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 20,184.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,184.47/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.03

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