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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.14, 211.63 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.14, 211.63 and 95.44 is: 143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.14 : 211.63 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.14/211.63 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.14x = 211.63 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.14x = 20,197.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,197.97/141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.11

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